Justification NASA Environmental Support Services SSC
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PSC
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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 (NSSC), has issued a Limited Sources Justification (LSJ) for a modification to the NASA Environmental Support Services (NESS) contract at John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC). This justification supports a modification to Order No. 80KSC025F0008, part of BPA No. 80KSC025A0009, with Tetra Tech, Inc., to ensure continuous hazardous waste management and emergency spill response capabilities.
Scope of Work
The modification covers time-and-materials services for:
- Hazardous waste management: Including off-site disposal of SSC and NCCIPS hazardous waste.
- Spill response activities: Support for large hazardous material spills, requiring immediate and continuous readiness.
- Additional training: For the incumbent workforce on the new Government-designated Hazardous Materials Management System (HMMS).
Rationale for Limited Sources
The justification cites an urgent and compelling need under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(A) due to:
- Pricing Discrepancy Correction: To realign the order value to the originally envisioned level of effort after a misplacement of hazardous waste disposal "plug" values in the RFQ pricing spreadsheet.
- Continuous Readiness for Emergency Spill Response: The incumbent, Tetra Tech, Inc., provides an integrated spill-response structure with pre-positioned personnel and equipment, enabling rapid mobilization. Transitioning to a new vendor would introduce unacceptable delays and risks to critical operations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Modification to an existing Order (80KSC025F0008) under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA No. 80KSC025A0009).
- Underlying BPA: Awarded under GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract GS-00F-168CA, Professional Services, SIN 541330ENG.
- Contractor: Tetra Tech, Inc.
- Estimated Period of Performance: June 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030 (Base Period + five Option Periods).
- Set-Aside: Not applicable for this Limited Sources Justification.
Market Research
Market research confirmed that no other vendors could provide the necessary combination of pre-positioned personnel, site-specific readiness, and continuity of hazardous waste labor support without introducing significant operational risks and delays.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Desiree Vogt at Desiree.L.Vogt@nasa.gov.