Louisiana Technology Transfer Support to NASA SSC

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide support to NASA's Stennis Space Center (SSC) Office of Technology Development in managing and executing technology development and technology transfer programs.

• Conduct reviews and analysis of NASA technology for commercial and academic opportunities.

• Support the identification and pursuit of licensees for NASA patents and software.

• Assist with NASA/SSC technology transfer and entrepreneurship initiatives in Louisiana.

• Disseminate NASA science and technology information to Louisiana universities and technical colleges.

• Provide updates on technology-oriented companies and research faculty in Louisiana.

• Facilitate engagement between Stennis personnel and Louisiana research institutions.

• Enhance communication between NASA, government agencies, industry, and academia for technology transfer.

• Maintain a knowledgebase of entities involved in technology development.

• Support potential licensees in navigating the licensing process.

• Develop partnerships with economic development entities to foster technology transfer.

• Provide mentorship on technology transfer strategies.

• Facilitate university visits to Stennis for collaboration.

• Conduct "gap" analysis to identify technology barriers.

• Weekly activity reports submitted by noon every Wednesday.

• Participation in weekly Technology Transfer staff meetings.

• Final report submitted within ten (10) days of contract completion.

• Period of Performance: 12 months

• Place of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but focused on Louisiana and Stennis Space Center (SSC).

• Travel is not anticipated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Louisiana Technology Transfer Support to NASA SSC. The government intends to issue a sole source contract to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF, identified as the sole provider of this support. The procuring center is NASA/NSSC, and performance will be at NASA/ Stennis Space Center (SSC). The government intends to acquire Commercial items or services.

• Louisiana Technology Transfer Support services.

• Contract type: Sole Source.

• NAICS Code: 541990.

• Interested organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications in writing.

• Submission deadline: Not later than 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on 4/29/2026.

• Evaluation: Capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement will be conducted on a competitive basis. The determination to compete is at the government's discretion.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• This is intended as a sole source contract to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF.

• NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman contact information can be found at the provided link.

• Primary Point of Contact: Shanna Patterson, Procurement Specialist (Shanna.L.Patterson@nasa.gov).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Recommendation and Determination to solicit from one source or brand name for technology transfer services. The purpose is to procure expertise, facilities, and other resources from the State of Louisiana - Department of Economic Development to assist Louisiana companies, academic institutions, and other entities in developing cutting-edge technology to fulfill and support NASA Shared Services Center (SSC) objectives and NASA's mission goals related to the Technology Transfer Program.

• Provision of expertise, facilities, and other resources for technology transfer.

• Support for developing cutting-edge technology.

• Assistance to Louisiana companies, academic institutions, and other entities.

• The estimated period of performance is from 4/28/2026 to 4/30/2026.

• The total estimated cost is to be determined (indicated as 'Enter Dollar amount' in the document).

• This document does not detail proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria, as it is a recommendation for a sole source acquisition.

• This is a recommendation for a sole source acquisition, citing the State of Louisiana - Department of Economic Development as the sole recommended source.

• The rationale for a sole source acquisition is based on the unique characteristics of the Louisiana Technology Transfer Office (LTTO), its long-standing relationship with NASA SSC, and its extensive contacts within industry and academia. The document highlights the synergistic nature of this partnership and the potential impact of losing this relationship.

• An MOU exists between the State of Louisiana and NASA, emphasizing the importance of this partnership.