Venue rentals for Fermi Summer School
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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)/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to the University of Delaware for venue rentals for the Fermi Summer School. This notice serves as an intent to award under FAR 12.102(a) and seeks capabilities from other interested organizations to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses are due by 2:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for venue rentals to support the annual Fermi Summer School, a scientific analysis workshop designed to guide early career researchers in using gamma-ray astrophysics data and techniques relevant to NASA's Fermi Mission. The event aims to enhance the productivity of NASA's Fermi user community through hands-on work with experts.
The venue must provide:
- Facility space for the event from May 25 to June 5, 2026.
- Classroom-style meeting rooms accommodating up to 35 people.
- Space for additional program activities, such as small group work in nearby breakout areas.
- Wireless internet connectivity for attendees.
- Power connections for laptops.
- Audio/visual presentation equipment (e.g., overhead projector).
- Whiteboard/blackboard materials.
- Space suitable for practical field demonstrations, including astronomical observing with portable optical and muon telescopes, requiring relatively open, dark sites.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Intent (FAR 12.102(a))
- NAICS: 611310 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 2:30 p.m. CST
- Published: April 14, 2026
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations 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 on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Primary Point of Contact: Cody Guidry, Procurement Specialist, cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov.