NASA Annual cost for access to Natioanl Academy of Sciences BOHSI

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract opportunity to secure annual access to the Board on Human-Systems Integration (BOHSI) through the National Academy of Sciences. This non-competitive procurement is specifically targeted at obtaining critical human-systems integration research and advisory services for NASA. The contract will be executed using FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, with a focus on the NAICS category of Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. The opportunity is classified under PSC code B539 for Special Studies/Analysis in Aeronautical/Space domains. NASA intends to directly negotiate with the National Academy of Sciences for a one-year funding period to support BOHSI's comprehensive research and policy integration efforts.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to enable NASA to access unique research capabilities and cross-agency insights through BOHSI's specialized human-systems integration work. Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on June 9, 2025, with all communications directed to Procurement Specialist Tessa Martinez. While this is currently structured as a sole source procurement, the government retains discretion to potentially modify the competitive approach. The contract will provide NASA with critical benefits including access to board meetings, meeting minutes, task force convening capabilities, and coordination across National Academies units. Contractors should note that oral communications will not be accepted, and all submissions must be made in writing to the designated point of contact. The procurement aims to facilitate NASA's engagement with a network of expert researchers who can provide independent advice on human-systems integration across federal agencies.