Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity Engineering Services During Construction of VAB Power Phase 1 (Tower C), KSC, FL Project Control Number: 99300. 1

NASA's Kennedy Space Center has published a Special Notice regarding a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for engineering services during the construction phase of the VAB Power Phase 1 (Tower C) project. The notice pertains to Architect and Engineering services required during construction at the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, under Project Control Number 99300. NASA intends to issue a sole-source, firm-fixed price order to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. under the existing SERAE contract 80KSC022DA117. The estimated performance period is 890 calendar days, with work focused on providing specialized engineering support during the construction phase of this critical infrastructure project. The notice was posted on October 9, 2025, indicating NASA's intention to proceed with this non-competitive procurement approach.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to justify NASA's decision to award the engineering services contract directly to AECOM without fair opportunity competition, citing the firm's unique expertise and prior involvement in the project design under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C). The notice indicates that AECOM is considered the only A&E firm with the specialized knowledge and experience necessary to provide engineering services during construction for this specific VAB Tower C Power Phase 1 project. AECOM's responsibilities will include design work, technical review, and performance of construction contract submittals. The notice has a due date of November 10, 2025, though given the sole-source nature of the procurement, this appears to be for informational or protest purposes rather than competitive submissions. No specific eligibility criteria are outlined for other contractors since this represents a justified exception to competitive procurement requirements. The project represents part of NASA's broader infrastructure modernization efforts at the Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building.