ESDC SAFETY RELIABILITLY UPGRADE IPS PHASE 6
Overview
Buyer
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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
NASA Kennedy Space Center has issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC) related to Safety and Reliability Upgrades (S&RU) for the Institutional Power Systems, Phase 6 (S&RU Power Phase 6). This justification supports a sole-source award to Nelson Engineering Company under the existing SERAE contract 80KSC022DA121, citing their unique expertise and prior involvement as a logical follow-on.
Opportunity Details
- Title: ESDC SAFETY RELIABILITY UPGRADE IPS PHASE 6
- Description: Engineering Services During Constructions of Safety and Reliability Upgrades, Kennedy Space Center, Institutional Power Systems, Phase 6, Revision A
- Product Service Code: C219 (Other Architect And Engineering Services)
- Place of Performance: Merritt Island, FL
Justification for Sole Source
This procurement is justified under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) as a logical follow-on to an order already issued, where all awardees had a fair opportunity for the original order. Nelson Engineering Company is deemed the only A&E firm with the specialized expertise and knowledge of the specific engineering requirements for the Electrical Substation USS-833A/B at the Vehicle Assembly Building Repeater Station (VABR). They were previously selected for the design of S&RU Power Phase 4 and are the engineering firm of record for the current design. Procuring these services from a different contractor would result in significant additional costs and delays of 4 months or more.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price order
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Estimated Period of Performance: 1,687 calendar days from award
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
Cost Determination
The Government will verify fair and reasonable pricing using contractor labor hour prices from the SERAE Advanced Pricing Rate Agreement (APRA), along with a technical evaluation and negotiation of hours.
Agency & Contacts
- Department/Agency: National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA)
- Office: NASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
- Primary Contact: Jesus Lugo (jesus.lugo@nasa.gov, 3218672309)
- Secondary Contact: Stephen Crooks (Stephen.e.crooks@nasa.gov, 3218671583)