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.

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.

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.