GN&C IV Follow-On

Description

This justification provides the rationale for awarding a sole-source follow-on contract (number 80JSC026D0026) valued at $95,000,000 to The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. The contract covers development, maintenance, and application of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) products and services for the Aeroscience and Flight Mechanics Division (AFMD) within JSC's Engineering Directorate. In accordance with FAR Subpart 5, NASA conducted market research to identify potential sources capable of meeting agency requirements: Sources Sought Notice: Posted August 25, 2025; closed September 10, 2025 Intent to Sole Source Notice: Posted February 26, 2026; closed March 13, 2026 Both notices were published on the Government Point of Entry website (sam.gov) to gauge industry interest and capability to perform the required effort. Based on responses received, the Government determined that only one responsible source exists capable of satisfying agency requirements. No other supplies or services will meet the technical and operational needs of this program. For additional information regarding the decision to contract by other than full and open competition, please refer to the attached Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) document.

Key facts

Reference

80JSC026D0026

Procedure

Justification

Contact

Jonathan Anzures

jonathan.anzures@nasa.gov