Physiological and cognitive test data collection for 12 participants

NASA's Shared Services Center issued a sole-source presolicitation notice on September 10, 2026, for physiological and cognitive test data collection services from 12 participants, with a capability statement deadline of September 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The procurement reserves the agency's discretion to conduct full and open competition based on submitted responses. The work involves baseline measurements at low altitude followed by four consecutive weeks at moderate altitude (~2,300 meters), with all data and analysis due by December 1, 2026. Performance occurs at NASA Johnson Space Center. The vendor must implement five test protocols: Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics across six sessions; Acute Mountain Sickness assessment via Lake Louise scoring and visual analog scales administered twice daily; Sleep Quality monitoring using actigraphy wristbands and the Karolinska Sleepiness Scale; symptom documentation for altitude-related conditions; and immunological and inflammatory response testing through morning saliva collection. The vendor must screen and select participants, provide all personnel and logistics, maintain cold storage for samples at -20°C, coordinate laboratory analysis and shipment, and return NASA hardware. Interested organizations must submit written capability statements only—oral communications will not be reviewed—to Cara Craft at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov. The NAICS code is 541715. FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures apply, with NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 (Ombudsman) incorporated.