Technology Research in Horizon scanning for strategic foresight 80NSSC26926094Q
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AI-generated · Apr 01, 2026Technology Research in Horizon scanning for strategic foresight is to be delivered through a sole-source contract with PRESCOUTER INC, with performance at NASA Glenn Research Center. The sole-source justification is that PRESCOUTER INC is the only provider capable of delivering this capability under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).
Submit capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact by the stated deadline. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether the procurement should be competed; a decision not to compete remains at the government's discretion. Oral communications are not accepted. The acquisition will use Simplified Acquisitions procedures, and NASA’s Ombudsman provisions apply.
Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Technology Research in Horizon scanning for strategic foresight.. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to PRESCOUTER INC 6 E Monroe ST APT 703 Chicago, Illinois 60603-2710 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that PRESCOUTER INC is the sole provider of Technology Research in Horizon scanning for strategic foresight. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC). The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541690. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 02,2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining 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. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Mar 2016) is hereby incorporated by reference. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave Procurement Specialist laura.a.quave@nasa.gov 228-813-6420
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