Congressional Update for NASA, Virtual instructor-led training

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a Congressional Update training program to be delivered virtually. The notice indicates NASA's intent to issue a sole source contract to the Government Affairs Institute for providing three one-day learning sessions focused on the 119th Congress. The procurement will be managed by NASA/NSSC, with performance located at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, and falls under the Professional and Management Development Training NAICS category. The contract will be processed using provisions from Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, with no specific set-aside designation. The sole source determination is being made under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), suggesting unique capabilities of the proposed vendor.

Interested organizations have until June 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time to submit written capabilities and qualifications for evaluating potential competitive procurement. The training sessions are scheduled for September 10, October 22, and November 19, 2025, with flexible dates contingent on NASA and vendor availability. The primary objective is to enhance NASA employees' understanding of congressional processes, legislative accomplishments, and potential implications of election outcomes on congressional leadership. Contractors must submit written responses, as oral communications are not acceptable, and the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with full and open competition. The NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition, and interested parties can contact Kacey Hickman (Procurement Specialist) or Bobbie Young (Contracting Officer) for additional information.