Subject matter expert (SME) for the use of thigh cuffs developed by SME
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26938755Q
- Agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- PSC
- B599 Special Studies/Analysis- Other
- Place of performance
- Houston, Texas 77058, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's Shared Services Center issued a sole-source justification notice on August 25, 2026 for subject matter expert services related to thigh cuff technology as a countermeasure to Spaceflight-associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome, with a capability statement deadline of August 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. NASA intends to award the contract to Clemson University under FAR 12.102(a) authority, finding it the sole provider of SME services for the thigh cuff countermeasure. Interested organizations may challenge the sole-source determination by submitting written capability and qualification statements explaining why the procurement should be conducted competitively; final determination of competitive versus sole-source remains at NASA's discretion. The vendor will allocate 125 hours per year to troubleshoot thigh cuff fit and usage issues, provide data interpretation supporting Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome milestones, and conduct post-flight testing on International Space Station astronaut missions. Performance occurs at NASA Johnson Space Center and Clemson University, Pendleton, South Carolina, with a base period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028, followed by two optional one-year extensions. The procurement is classified as NAICS 611310 (educational services) and executed as a commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12. Submissions must be written; oral communications are not accepted. Contact Cara Craft (cara.s.craft@nasa.gov) or Will Garrett (Will.c.garrett@nasa.gov) for inquiries.
Notice text
Please see the attached documents for details.
QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR REVIEWED. IF YOU FEEL YOUR COMPANY CAN PROVIDE THIS SERVICE, PROVIDE A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0042449 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf | ||
| SATPC0042449 Tab 07 Capability Statement.pdf |
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