DGEN Refresher Training
Overview
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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 a sole source contract to AKIRA TECHNOLOGIES INC. for DGEN refresher training at the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). This notice serves as a Sources Sought to determine if other qualified organizations can perform the effort on a competitive basis. Responses are due May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a two-week refresher training session on the AKIRA DGEN380 small turbofan test article, focusing on disassembly and reassembly. The training will be conducted by an AKIRA engineer at the NASA Glenn Location (GRC Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory - AAPL) during FY2026. This training is a follow-on to previous maintenance and training conducted in 2023 and 2025, aimed at continuing to develop in-house capability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (anticipated 8(a) Sole Source contract)
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Product Service Code: U001 (Lectures For Training)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: May 21, 2026
- Place of Performance: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), Ohio
Response Requirements
Interested organizations capable of providing DGEN refresher training are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing. Responses will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
The procuring center for this effort is NASA/NSSC. The acquisition will use provisions, clauses, and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial items or services. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.