Ground Recording System (GRS)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center seeks capability statements for a Ground Recording System to support the Commercial Supersonic Technology Acoustic Validation, Test Preparation, and Execution project. Interested offerors must submit statements by May 7, 2020 describing their ability to meet technical requirements to develop a specialized audio recording system to capture high-resolution acoustic data from sonic booms or similar waveforms. Capability statements will be evaluated based on the offeror's technical approach, experience recording acoustic overpressures, capabilities for remote communication, software customization, production infrastructure, and plans for warranty support and training.
The procurement has a NAICS code of 334515 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. It requires 70 initial GRS units to be delivered in Phase 2B with the potential for up to 175 total units needed through 2026. There is no set-aside designated for this pre-solicitation notice. Responses shall not exceed 10 pages excluding a one-page summary identifying company information, applicable NAICS codes, annual revenues, and point of contact.
80AFRC20SS0003-1 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center
Pre-Solicitation 1/4 4/24/20, 7:11 PM Ground Recording System (GRS)
CRYSTAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION was awarded contract number 80AFRC21P0066 by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center to provide a Ground Recording System (GRS) for $4,466,025.00. The contract was awarded on February 19, 2021 with no set-aside designation specified. The GRS will support the Armstrong Flight Research Center in fulfilling its mission through recording and analyzing flight test data from aircraft and aerospace vehicles.
80AFRC21P0066 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center
Award Notice 4/4 2/19/21, 4:07 PM Ground Recording System (GRS)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center (NASA/AFRC) seeks quotes for a Ground Recording System to support its Commercial Supersonic Technology Acoustic Validation, Test Preparation, and Execution project. Quotes are due no later than June 9, 2020 and must be submitted to Robbin Kessler at NASA/AFRC. The Ground Recording System must meet the specifications in the attached Statement of Work. NASA/AFRC will evaluate quotes based on the information provided and award a contract to the responsible source that provides the best value. All questions must be submitted in writing to the point of contact by June 1.
There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The applicable NAICS code is 334515 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The place of performance will be at the contractor's location. The Ground Recording System is needed to support testing and data collection for NASA/AFRC's project through at least 2023. This is a full and open competition with no incumbent contractor listed. The estimated value is between $250,000 and $500,000.
80AFRC20Q0012 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center
Solicitation 2/4 5/26/20, 3:13 PM Ground Recording System (GRS)
On August 26, 2020, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center awarded contract 80AFRC20P0027 to Crystal Instruments Corporation for a Ground Recording System (GRS). The contract value is $4,466,025 to provide a ground recording system to support NASA's flight research activities. The award notice indicates Crystal Instruments Corporation will receive $4,466,025 to deliver a ground recording system as specified by the agency.
80AFRC20P0027 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Armstrong Flight Research Center
Award Notice 3/4 8/26/20, 4:27 PM