Sole_Source_Open_Market_Over_ 25K_Combined_Synopis_Solicitation.docx

Title: GPS MULTI-SIGNAL SIMULATOR

Description The NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) has a requirement to procure a GPS Multi-Signal Simulator for Endo- and Exo-Atmospheric applications, Qty 1 Each. The GPS Simulator tool will be used to verify predicted GPS and IMU/GPS integrated performance in both ascent (endo‐) and in‐space (exo‐atmospheric) environments for proposed SLS trajectories. This system will be used for verification and testing of GPS coverage and link analysis for the Exploration Upper Stage during in‐space operations, both during its Trans‐Lunar Injection and Disposal maneuvers. This will enable testing with GPS receiver‐in‐the‐loop to verify the capability of integration algorithms and navigation filters to provide best capability state estimates during flight from Low Earth Orbit through Medium/High Earth Orbit and beyond. As such, this unit will be needed to model multiple antennas onboard a single spacecraft to capture detailed analysis of antenna placements and coverage, while simulating the inertial attitude of the vehicle. This unit will be used to verify navigation filtering performance, and GPS error simulation developed in a high‐fidelity 6DOF simulation tool for program requirements development and analysis, particularly focused on vehicle GNC algorithms and capability. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to IFEN, Inc., 1449 Potomac Drive, Corona, CA 92882 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that IFEN, Inc. is the sole provider of a GPS Multi-Signal Simulator for Endo- and Exo-Atmospheric applications. Delivery of the GPS Multi-Signal Simulator shall occur within 30 days of the order receipt date.

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-87-1. The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. The size standard is 750.

The following clauses and provisions are applicable to this combined synopsis/solicitation:

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications— Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items; 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Items.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 25, 2016. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .

Primary Point of Contact:

Elisa Clark Procurement Specialist elisa.j.clark@nasa.gov 228-813-6098 Secondary Point of Contact:

Brad Binder Contracting Officer brad.j.binder@nasa.gov 228-813-6110

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