Training Purchase: Space Vehicle Mechanisms: Elements of Successful Design

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking a sole‑source provider to deliver a three‑day, in‑person training course titled “Space Vehicle Mechanisms: Elements of Successful Design” for up to 20 engineers at Goddard Space Flight Center. The contractor must supply an experienced instructor, conduct the course on the specified dates, and provide printed course notes to each participant. This effort is classified as a commercial service acquisition under FAR Part 12 and will be performed on‑site at the Goddard campus. • 3‑day, hands‑on training (Aug 25‑27, 2026) covering design, analysis, and integration of spacecraft mechanical assemblies. • Delivered at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD for a class of 20 students. • Contractor must provide qualified instructor(s) and printed materials; no oral responses or quotes are accepted. • Sole‑source award to Kaplan Associates Inc. under FAR 12.102(a).