NASA Annual cost for access to Natioanl Academy of Sciences BOHSI
ID: 80NSSC25905655QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

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SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- AERONAUTICAL/SPACE (B539)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9c556b7cb3f64a89acf8bbde6318f4bb/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure annual access to the Board on Human-Systems Integration (BOHSI) through a sole source contract with the National Academy of Sciences. This procurement aims to provide funding for BOHSI's core activities, which include facilitating access to meetings, distributing meeting minutes, and promoting collaboration among federal human-systems integration experts. The contract is crucial for maintaining NASA's engagement in interdisciplinary policy discussions and ensuring access to independent research and insights that are vital for addressing human-systems integration issues across federal agencies. Interested organizations must submit their qualifications by 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on June 9, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Tessa Martinez at tessa.m.martinez@nasa.gov or by phone at 12288136962.

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    Tessa Martinez
    12288136962
    tessa.m.martinez@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0038593 Tab 04 4 SOW..pdf
    The Statement of Work outlines the objectives and requirements for the Board on Human-Systems Integration (BOHSI), which supports the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in addressing national policy issues. This contract provides partial funding for BOHSI's core activities over one year, with potential for renewal. Key services offered include access to BOHSI meetings, distribution of meeting minutes, outreach to NASA staff for participation in seminars, and the opportunity to form special task forces. BOHSI will acknowledge NASA as a sponsor in reports and facilitate interactions with other federal human-systems integration experts. Additionally, it will coordinate activities related to NASA's interests with other National Academies divisions. The performance of services is to take place at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC, for a duration of 12 months from the award date. The document reflects a collaborative effort to enhance human-systems integration among federal bodies and demonstrates the value of interdisciplinary engagement in policy discussions.
    SATPC0038593 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
    The document presents a recommendation from NASA's Shared Services Center to negotiate exclusively with the National Academy of Sciences for funding related to the Board on Human-Systems Integration (BOHSI). The estimated cost for this engagement and a one-year performance timeline is noted. NASA's participation in BOHSI necessitates contribution to operational costs, as the organization plays a critical role in gathering and analyzing research pertinent to human-systems integration—a unique function not duplicable by other entities. The document underscores the importance of maintaining this partnership to secure exclusive research data essential for addressing inter-agency human-systems concerns across the federal landscape. Notably, BOHSI is recognized for providing independent counsel and advice on such issues. Therefore, opting for a different vendor would compromise NASA's access to vital insights and collaboration in this critical area of study.
    SATPC0038593 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf
    NASA/NSSC plans to issue a sole source contract to the National Academy of Sciences for annual access to the BOHSI (Board on Health Sciences Integration). This procurement will occur under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as the National Academy is the exclusive provider of the required services. All activities will take place at the NASA Langley Research Center, with the procurement following the procedures outlined in FAR Parts 12 and 13. Organizations interested in the contract have until 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on June 9, 2025, to submit their qualifications for consideration, which will inform the government's decision on competitive procurement. No oral communications are allowed regarding this notice. The responsible procurement specialist is Tessa Martinez, whose contact details are provided for further inquiries. The associated NAICS Code for this procurement is 541690.
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