Louisiana Technology Transfer Program Support for Stennis Space Center

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a Special Notice for Technology Transfer Program Support at Stennis Space Center in Louisiana. The notice describes a potential sole source contract with the State of Louisiana - Department of Economic Development to provide specialized technology transfer services. NASA intends to award the contract under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), indicating a unique capability or exclusive service provider. The opportunity falls under the NAICS category of All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990) and is specifically focused on applied research and technology transfer activities. The contract will support NASA's Office of Technology Development through comprehensive technology transfer and partnership initiatives.

Interested contractors have until 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 3, 2025, to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing. The 12-month contract requires supporting four primary tasks: Technology Transfer, Technology Maturation, Regional Partnerships and Knowledge Transfer, and Benchmarking and Process Improvement. Key responsibilities include reviewing NASA technologies with commercial potential, supporting patent and software licensing efforts, and engaging with Louisiana universities and technical colleges. Contractors will be expected to provide weekly activity reports, participate in staff meetings, and submit a final report within 10 days of contract completion. While NASA retains sole discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement, the primary goal is to enhance technology transfer capabilities, identify potential commercial applications of NASA technologies, and foster collaborative relationships between NASA and Louisiana's academic and industrial sectors.