Notice of Intent - Sole Source Extension of Environmental Support Services (ESS)

NASA Ames Research Center (NASA/ARC) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract extension for Environmental Support Services (ESS) to the incumbent contractor, BB&E, Inc. This Special Notice was posted on January 23, 2026, and falls under the Other Environmental Services category (PSC F999). The contracting activity is classified as a total small business set-aside. NASA/ARC is providing this notice in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which permits sole source acquisitions when only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The notice invites interested organizations to challenge this determination by submitting evidence of their capabilities within the specified timeframe.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to allow potential competitors to demonstrate their qualifications to perform the comprehensive environmental support services currently provided under the existing contract. Interested contractors must submit their capabilities and qualifications electronically to Christopher D. Lockridge-Mehetabel at christopher.d.lockridge-mehetabel@nasa.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. PT on February 6, 2026. The Government will evaluate all submissions solely to determine whether conducting a full and open competition is warranted; however, the final decision to compete the acquisition remains entirely at the Government's discretion. Eligible organizations should note that the ESS requirement demands highly specialized services, advanced education and training, and years of relevant experience, and that the acquisition will not be pursued as a commercial service under FAR Part 12. Contractors may reference NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman process for any concerns related to this procurement action.