Electric Service for Stennis Space Center
Overview
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PSC
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
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the NASA Shared Services Center, has awarded a sole-source task order for Electric Services at Stennis Space Center, MS. The award was made to Southern Company Services, Inc., acting as a designated agency for Mississippi Power Company (MPC), under the GSA Areawide Contract 47PA0425D0027.
Scope of Work
This award provides for continuous, high-voltage electric service (115 kV or higher) to support the critical infrastructure at Stennis Space Center (SSC) and its Buffer Zone (BZ). This includes administrative, industrial, warehouse, laboratory, and rocket engine test facilities, ensuring essential utility services for NASA's operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Task Order under GSA Areawide Contract 47PA0425D0027
- Awardee: Southern Company Services, Inc. (for Mississippi Power Company)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Award Date: March 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Stennis Space Center, MS 39529, United States
Justification & Rationale
A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) was issued, citing FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source). Market research confirmed that Mississippi Power Company is the sole provider of high-voltage electric service within its designated franchise territory for the Stennis Space Center. The existing infrastructure and statutory authority designate MPC as the only entity capable of meeting NASA's requirement for continuous, critical electric service.
Additional Notes
NASA will continue to monitor the market for future acquisition opportunities to ensure competition where feasible, but for this specific requirement, MPC was identified as the only responsible source.