Louisiana Technology Transfer Program Support for Stennis Space Center
ID: 80NSSC895450QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONUS

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)
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    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 3, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure Technology Transfer Program Support for the Stennis Space Center (SSC) in Mississippi. The primary objective of this procurement is to engage the State of Louisiana's Department of Economic Development in fostering technology development and transfer initiatives, which includes reviewing NASA technologies for commercial potential, enhancing stakeholder communication, and conducting gap analyses to identify technology barriers. This effort is crucial for promoting regional economic development through technological collaboration and innovation, aligning with NASA's mission support goals. Interested organizations must submit their qualifications in writing by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 3, 2025, with inquiries directed to Lindsey McLellan at lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov.

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Apr 1, 2025, 5:04 PM UTC
The document outlines the Statement of Work for supporting NASA's Stennis Space Center (SSC) through technology transfer initiatives in collaboration with the State of Louisiana. The primary objective is to foster technology development and transfer programs, engaging local academia and industries to leverage NASA's technology and resources. Tasks include reviewing NASA technologies for commercial potential, enhancing communication between stakeholders, establishing partnerships, and conducting gap analyses to identify technology barriers. Deliverables encompass weekly activity reports, participation in staff meetings, and a final report summarizing accomplishments. Notably, travel is not anticipated for this project. This effort is aligned with NASA’s mission support goals and aims to enhance regional economic development through technological collaboration and innovation.
Apr 1, 2025, 5:04 PM UTC
NASA's Stennis Space Center, through its NSSC division, seeks to procure Technology Transfer Program Support, intending to issue a sole source contract to the State of Louisiana's Department of Economic Development. This determination is based on the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as the State is considered the only provider capable of fulfilling the requirement. The procurement will follow FAR Part 12 and 13 regulations, falling under NAICS Code 541990. Organizations interested in this opportunity must submit their qualifications in writing by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 3, 2025, for evaluation purposes, though the decision to proceed competitively rests solely with the government. Oral communications regarding the notice are not permitted. The applicable NASA Clause 1852.215-84 provides an ombudsman resource for this acquisition.
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