Congressional Operations Seminar

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to potentially award a sole source contract for a Congressional Operations Seminar. The notice specifically involves procurement of training services for NASA employees and leaders, focusing on congressional processes and NASA's governmental interactions. Published on March 4, 2025, the opportunity is categorized under the Professional and Management Development Training NAICS code 611430. The solicitation is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services. The notice seeks to determine potential competitive interest from qualified organizations before finalizing a contract with Government Affairs Institute, Inc.

Interested contractors must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Cara Craft via email by 3 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 7, 2025. The proposed training is a two-day virtual learning session designed to accommodate up to 80 NASA participants, covering comprehensive topics such as Congressional organization, legislative processes, leadership dynamics, member office operations, committee staff roles, appropriations, and space policy trends. While the notice indicates a potential sole source procurement, the government retains discretion to evaluate submissions and potentially pursue competitive procurement. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice. The training objectives include enhancing NASA employees' understanding of congressional interactions and the broader political landscape affecting space policy and NASA's operational environment. Contractors should be prepared to deliver a detailed, comprehensive virtual training experience that meets NASA's specific educational requirements.