2026 FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regional Competition Sponsorship
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (FIRST) for the 2026 FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regional Competition Sponsorship. This special notice seeks capabilities from other interested organizations to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The competition aims to foster student interest in STEM and the aerospace workforce. Responses are due by April 17, 2026, 12 p.m. CST.
Opportunity Details
- Agency: National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)
- Title: 2026 FIRST Robotics Buckeye Regional Competition Sponsorship
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 611430 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Product Service Code: U099 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Place of Performance: Cleveland State University Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio (NASA/Glenn Research Center is the procuring center)
- Period of Performance: March 18, 2026 to June 30, 2026
Scope of Work
The funding will support the operation of the multi-state high school robotics competition in Cleveland, Ohio. Key aspects include:
- Venue Support: Covering venue rent and services at Cleveland State University Wolstein Center, including event staff, police, fire & safety, first aid, EMT transport, security, cleaning, arena conversion, operations labor, utility surcharge, electric outlet charge, and front parking lot.
- Competition Structure: Students design, build, and program robots. A live kickoff in January provides challenges and a standard kit of parts, followed by six weeks for robot construction.
- Mentorship: NASA engineers and skilled technical professionals are encouraged to participate as mentors.
Deliverables
- Conduct the multi-state high school robotics competition.
- Submit a detailed financial report of grant expenditures within 120 days post-performance.
- Submit a detailed final report on competition outcomes, activities, accomplishments, stakeholder collaborations, and participation metrics.
Response & Contact
- Response Due Date: April 17, 2026, 12 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Submission: Interested organizations may submit written capabilities and qualifications to the identified point of contact. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Contact: Sara Jusino-Terry (sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov)
- Ombudsman: NASA Clause 1852.215-84 is applicable; ombudsman information available at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html.
Set-Aside
No set-aside specified. This is an intent to sole source.