MIT SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL
ID: 80NSSC24883482QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- OTHER (B599)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2de1f2af18604fbca5363ad30f3f4a23/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to renew its subscription with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through a sole source contract. This procurement is aimed at acquiring essential commercial items and services that support NASA's innovation strategies, particularly in facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration among experts in innovation processes across various sectors. The contract will be executed at NASA's Johnson Space Center, with a deadline for interested organizations to submit their capabilities and qualifications by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on September 18, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Cody Guidry at cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov or Will Garrett at will.c.garrett@nasa.gov.

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    Cody Guidry
    cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
    Will Garrett
    will.c.garrett@nasa.gov
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    NASA is seeking to participate in an open innovation research forum aimed at facilitating knowledge exchange among experts in innovation processes across academia, industry, and government. This platform enables collaboration on addressing real-world challenges through open innovation. By joining the forum, NASA anticipates obtaining insights that will assist in adapting and efficiently utilizing external resources to enhance their innovation approaches. The forum comprises a network of practitioners who are actively engaged with open innovation and emerging technologies. Engaging with this community will allow NASA to access current information and best practices that are critically examined and shared among members, ultimately supporting their organizational innovation strategies. This initiative reflects NASA's commitment to adopting innovative methodologies to meet evolving needs.
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