NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) has a requirement for training and certification courses for GSFC and non-GSFC personnel on Workmanship Standards and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control Certifications. This acquisition is for firm-fixed-price (FFP), indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with an ordering period of five (5) years from the contract’s effective date, along with an option (FAR 52.217-8) to extend services for a period not to exceed six (6) months.

NASA GSFC awarded a sole source contract to acquire the services from KBR Wyle Services, (KBR) pursuant to 10 U.S.C. §2304(c)(1): “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”

NASA GSFC requires near-site workmanship training to be conducted by NASA Level A certified instructors per NASA STD 8739.6. To minimize disruption to mission critical services with a number of trainees/participants who are design and assembly critical providers, just-in-time workmanship training is imperative, especially for those trainees supporting flight Projects with tight schedules. KBR is the only contractor that has NASA Level A trainers certified in a near-site location. KBR is able to provide a classroom facility that accommodates both lecture and practical instruction that is functional and safe for the students. KBR’s facility provides for adequate ventilation when soldering is being performed and control of optical fiber scrap to prevent injury. The facility also meets the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), mini-NEPA (regarding local environmental laws), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements.