Launch Vehicle Probabilistic Reliability Risk Analysis Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) / Kennedy Space Center (KSC) has a requirement for Launch Vehicle Probabilistic Reliability Risk Analysis Services, specifically Event Sequence Diagrams (ESD) populated with accident failure scenarios and outcome services. NASA/KSC intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Advanced Systems Concepts Associates (ASCA) due to their unique proprietary process and database. Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities to Allyson Grooms by February 27, 2026, to determine if a competitive acquisition is feasible.
Scope of Work
NASA/KSC requires services to populate Event Sequence Diagrams (ESD) with launch vehicles’ accident failure scenarios and outcome services. This effort supports probabilistic reliability risk analysis. Advanced Systems Concepts Associates (ASCA) is identified as the sole source provider due to their developed proprietary process and mission-specific ESDs, which are based on their comprehensive database of all worldwide launch vehicle launches. This capability is considered unique and not known to be possessed by any other entity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Not Specified
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: February 12, 2026
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine whether NASA/KSC should conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. The decision to proceed with a non-competitive acquisition, based on responses to this notice, rests solely with the Government.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes regarding an intended sole source acquisition. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or service using FAR Part 12. Submissions should be sent electronically to Allyson Grooms at allyson.grooms@nasa.gov. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.