Services to Support the Wallops Flight Facility Education Team

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for Services to Support the Wallops Flight Facility Education Team. The notice indicates NASA's intent to issue a sole source contract to LUNA CORP LLC under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), identifying the company as the sole provider for these educational support services. The contract will support educational programs at the Wallops Flight Facility, with performance primarily located in Colorado and at the NASA facility. NASA has categorized this opportunity under NAICS code 611710 for Educational Support Services and will procure the services using commercial item provisions outlined in FAR Part 12 and Part 13. The procurement will be managed by NASA/NSSC, with the contract focusing on supporting student launch opportunities.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide comprehensive support for NASA's RockOn and RockSat-C student launch programs from January through September 2025. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 10, 2025, with the understanding that the government will evaluate responses to determine whether to proceed with competitive procurement. Key requirements include producing 50 workshop hardware kits, conducting 32 technical reviews, supporting contractor integration, and providing technical assistance for 20-25 RockOn teams during June 2025 workshops. The contractor will also be responsible for planning and conducting a RockOn Faculty workshop for 15-20 STEM faculty in May 2025. Potential contractors should note that oral communications are not acceptable, and the government retains sole discretion in determining the procurement approach. Additionally, NASA Clause 1852.215-84, which relates to the Ombudsman, is applicable to this acquisition.