Lightning Advisory Panel (LAP) and further development and evaluation of the Lightning Launch Commit Criteria (LLCC)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26936497Q
- Agency
- Shared Services Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Points of contact
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- Monica Wilson monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov (228) 813-6012
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About this opportunity
NASA's Shared Services Center intends to issue a sole source contract to Duke University for establishment of a Lightning Advisory Panel and further development and evaluation of Lightning Launch Commit Criteria, with capability submissions due July 14. The procurement is not a competitive solicitation; Duke University has been determined the sole provider for this effort under FAR 12.102(a), and the Government will evaluate submitted capabilities only to determine whether to conduct the procurement competitively—a decision within the Government's sole discretion.
Place of performance is NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Panel members must hold an earned PhD in atmospheric electricity, lightning physics, radar meteorology, cloud physics, statistics, or a closely related STEM discipline, and must have produced highly impactful, peer-reviewed published research in leading academic and industry journals. Enhanced qualifications include public recognition for scientific achievements, journal peer reviewer experience, or professional memberships in scientific committees.
The contract period of performance is one year from date of award. Work includes panel member attendance at one approximately three-day face-to-face or virtual meeting at Kennedy Space Center (tentatively scheduled Summer/Fall 2026), participation in 12-22 teleconferences of approximately 1.5 hours each, participation in at least one, preferably two, LAP sub-committees, pre-meeting preparation, and post-meeting action item completion including LLCC review and documentation of recommendations. Travel expenses for the three-day meeting are covered separately. Required deliverables include descriptions of contributions and activities, documentation of analyses, and an updated curriculum vitae six months after award. The NAICS code is 611310, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, and the PSC is AJ11, General Science and Technology R&D Services. No price proposals are being accepted at this time.
Notice text
*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.
See the attached SOW.
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Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Lightning Advisory Panel (LAP) and further development and evaluation of the Lightning Launch Commit Criteria (LLCC).
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Duke University, 2200 W Main ST Durham, North Carolina 27705-4640, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Duke University is the sole provider of Lightning Advisory Panel (LAP) and further development and evaluation of the Lightning Launch Commit Criteria (LLCC)
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 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/14/2026. 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.
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
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0041537 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf |
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