AEROKATS and ROVER Education Network (AREN) Support
ID: 80NSSC25894799QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/18ef38c6eaa3460bb4e4e05dcbabafea/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure support services for the AEROKATS and ROVER Education Network (AREN) project, specifically through a sole source contract with Black Swift Technologies, LLC. The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance educational outreach by developing materials for workshops that utilize kites for environmental exploration, evaluating commercial products, and managing logistical activities related to the project. This initiative is vital for NASA's efforts to engage participants in scientific learning and outreach activities, fostering a deeper understanding of aeronautics and environmental science. Interested parties may submit their qualifications by 10:00 a.m. CST on February 20, 2025, to Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov, as the government will assess the potential for competitive procurement based on the submissions received.

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    laura quave
    (228) 813-6420
    laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037565 Tab 04 5 SOW.pdf
    The Statement of Work outlines the support role of Black Swift Technologies, LLC (BST) in the NASA AEROKATS and ROVER Education Network project, aimed at enhancing educational outreach. The contract tasks BST with providing expertise through identified personnel, including an Aerospace Engineer and two technical consultants. Key responsibilities include developing educational materials for workshops that utilize kites for environmental exploration, evaluating potential commercial products like “Aeropod” and “Aerovator,” and overseeing logistical activities such as planning, writing, and shipping necessary materials. The work will be conducted in Denver and Boulder, CO, and Onancock, VA, with a performance timeframe from March 3 to August 29, 2025. This initiative is a crucial part of NASA's efforts to engage various participants in scientific learning and outreach activities.
    SATPC0037565 Tab 07 Capability Statement Commercial.pdf
    NASA/NSSC is planning to issue a sole source contract for AEROKATS and ROVER Education Network (AREN) Support to BLACK SWIFT TECHNOLOGIES LLC, determined to be the only provider of these services. The procured services will take place at NASA/WFF, utilizing provisions from FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 for commercial items. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 334511. Interested parties may submit their qualifications and capabilities by 10:00 a.m. CST on February 20, 2025, to evaluate whether the procurement can be conducted competitively. The government retains discretion on competition decisions based on submitted qualifications. Communication must be in writing, as oral responses are not permitted. The document includes a point of contact, Laura Quave, for inquiries regarding the procurement. This announcement reflects NASA's intent to acquire specialized education support services in a non-competitive framework, highlighting the uniqueness of the provider's capabilities.
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