Mooring deployment on the North Slope of Alaska for FORTE Investigation
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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 an 8(a) Sole Source contract to SOUTHERN CROSS, LLC for mooring deployment on the North Slope of Alaska for the FORTE Investigation. This is a notice of intent to sole source under FAR 12.102(a) and FAR 19.8, as SOUTHERN CROSS, LLC has been determined to be the sole provider. Interested parties may submit capabilities for consideration.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for mooring deployment on the North Slope of Alaska to support the FORTE Investigation. This effort involves the acquisition of commercial items or services, managed under FAR Part 12. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award an 8(a) Sole Source Contract
- Intended Awardee: SOUTHERN CROSS, LLC
- Procuring Center: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)
- NAICS Code: 541360 (Engineering Services)
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: May 19, 2026
Evaluation
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Additional Notes
- Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
- NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
- Primary Point of Contact: McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov