NASA CAS Discovery Workshop Facilitation & Support

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA SSC) has issued a Special Notice for NASA CAS Discovery Workshop Facilitation & Support, which is planned as a sole source procurement with Empact Global, LLC. The opportunity is specifically focused on providing agile facilitation services for the Convergent Aeronautics Solutions (CAS) Project within NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services, with a designated NAICS code of 611710 for Educational Support Services. NASA intends to award a contract for workshop facilitation that involves conducting specialized sprints exploring future scenarios in areas like hygiene, wellness, and community dynamics. The contract is structured for a 12-month base performance period with Empact Global being identified as uniquely qualified due to their expertise in strategic foresight and facilitation methodologies.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to support NASA's strategic innovation efforts by conducting discovery workshops that explore transformative opportunities in aeronautics through convergent innovation. Interested contractors are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by February 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CST to the designated point of contact, Tessa Martinez. While the procurement is currently planned as a sole source award to Empact Global, NASA will evaluate any submitted qualifications to determine potential competitive alternatives. The work will be performed at NASA Glenn Research Center and requires contractors to provide four facilitators capable of conducting 1-2 month sprints with deep expertise in PESTELE domains (policy, economics, social sciences, technology, environment, law, ethics). Key deliverables include conducting expert interviews, performing community research, developing communication materials, and creating strategic reports that provide insights into complex societal and technological landscapes.