SAM #80NSSC26940134Q

Sole Source University Research for Spaceport Traffic Model Integration at NASA Kennedy Space Center

NASA Kennedy Space Center is seeking specialized university support for the completion, validation, and integration of its SUMO-based Spaceport Traffic Model with the Spaceport Digital Twin. - Sole source procurement is planned for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Inc. - The project involves refining and operationalizing the traffic model for the KSC/CCSFS roadway network. - Tasks include traffic-demand development, vehicle classification, scenario library creation, model verification, and transition support. - The effort is led by a graduate researcher with faculty oversight, focusing on producing operational planning tools and technical deliverables. - Deliverables include technical reports, model packages, and training materials. - The period of performance is 180 working days (approximately 24 weeks) from contract execution. - No specific products or part numbers are listed; all requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work. - The procurement is not open for quotes, but capability statements may be submitted for future consideration. - NAICS code is 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools). - Estimated contract value is likely in the low to mid six figures, based on scope and university research effort.

Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. A price quote alone generally does not provide sufficient information to evaluate a vendor's technical capability.

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Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Completion, validation, and Spaceport Digital Twin (SDT) integration of the existing prototype SUMO-based Spaceport Traffic Model in support of NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Spaceport Integration & Services (SI) Directorate. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY, INC, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-3910, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY, INC is the sole provider of Completion, validation, and Spaceport Digital Twin (SDT) integration of the existing prototype SUMO-based Spaceport Traffic Model in support of NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Spaceport Integration & Services (SI) Directorate.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Kennedy Space Center (KSC).

The Government intends to acquire Non-Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13 for Non-Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611310.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 9/8/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NOTE:  Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team.

NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

Primary Point of Contact:

Monica Wilson

Procurement Assistant

monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:

BOBBIE YOUNG, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, bobbie.j.young@nasa.go

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