Design of modifying the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) High Bay 3 (HB-3) for the Space Launch System (SLS) Phase 3, PCN 99500. 4
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- PCN995004
- Agency
-
Kennedy Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 80KSC022DA115-80KSC025FA027
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's Kennedy Space Center issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity on January 23, 2026, for a firm-fixed-price task order awarded to Merrick & Company under the Southeast Regional Architect and Engineer (SERAE) multiple-award contract for design services related to modifying the Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3 to support the Space Launch System Phase 3 at Kennedy Space Center. The justification invokes FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) as the exception basis, citing that this order represents a logical follow-on to Merrick's prior design work on the same project under contract NNK17CA04B, valued at $5,488,805.47, and that Merrick possesses unique qualifications as the original design firm and Engineer of Record for the specialized platform and insert structure design work required. The estimated task order value is $1,049,125 with a performance period of 245 days from award, and the justification emphasizes that procuring from an alternative contractor would result in approximately 1,000 to 1,500 additional labor hours, exceed $200,000 in additional design recertification costs, and create potential schedule delays of two to three months. The government conducted fair opportunity evaluation among nine SERAE contractors, with Merrick selected as the top-ranked firm based on technical qualifications, and price reasonableness will be ensured through verification of labor hour rates and comprehensive cost analysis.
Notice text
- The requirement for the study of the modification to the VAB for SLS Block 1B Crew, Phase 3 at KSC, NASA. Requires an A&E firm with the specialized expertise to design the platforms to be installed, a key component of the overall construction work. Additionally, involved in the evaluation of integrated models for the existing level B2 and C platforms, which are part of ongoing work to be designed and constructed for the Artemis IV launch. Merrick is the only A&E firm with the expertise to provide engineering services during construction of these new platforms and insert structures.
Awarded contract 80KSC022DA115 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-11-07.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 80KSC026FA002_99500.4_JEFO_redacted.pdf |
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