ContractSolicitation8(a) Sole Source

Mooring deployment on the North Slope of Alaska for FORTE Investigation

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 80NSSC26932991Q
Response Deadline
May 22, 2026
2 days left
Days Remaining
2
Until deadline
Set-Aside
8(a) Sole Source
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

NASA’s Shared Services Center is seeking to award a sole-source contract to SOUTHERN CROSS, LLC for mooring deployment on the North Slope of Alaska in support of the FORTE Investigation. The work is described as a commercial service procurement and will be performed at NASA Ames Research Center, with NASA/NSSC serving as the procuring center. The procurement is being pursued under FAR 12.102(a) on the basis that SOUTHERN CROSS, LLC is the sole provider, and any capability statements will be used only to determine whether competition is feasible. Interested organizations may submit written capabilities and qualifications to McKenzie Hanson by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 22, 2026, and oral communications are not acceptable.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541360
Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
PSC Code
AA12
AGRICULTURE R&D SERVICES; AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES; APPLIED RESEARCH

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
SATPC0041126 Tab 07 Capability Statement.docx
Word33 KBMay 19, 2026
AI Summary
NASA/NSSC plans to award a sole-source contract to SOUTHERN CROSS, LLC for mooring deployment on the North Slope of Alaska for the FORTE Investigation. This decision is based on SOUTHERN CROSS, LLC being identified as the sole provider for this specialized service, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center, with performance at NASA/Ames Research Center (ARC). The procurement will acquire commercial items or services using FAR Part 12, with NAICS Code 541360. Interested organizations can submit capabilities and qualifications by May 22, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, for evaluation to determine if a competitive basis is feasible. The government retains discretion on whether to proceed with a full and open competition. McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, is the primary point of contact.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 22, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 6, 2026

Agency Information

Department
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Office
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER

Point of Contact

Name
McKenzie Hanson

Place of Performance

UNITED STATES

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