100ohm diff 26AWG wire; qty 2, 500

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of 2,500 units of 100ohm differential 26AWG wire. The procurement is specifically targeting WIREMASTERS, INC. as the sole provider of this specialized wire type, which will be used at NASA Langley Research Center. The wire has extremely precise technical specifications, including a signal transmission speed of 1GHz, a 100 +/- 10 ohm impedance, and a 26AWG conductor gauge made of silver-plated copper or copper alloy. The wire must meet specific standards including ANSI/NEMA WC 27500 and SAE AS4373, and is designed to operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -55C to 200C. The procurement falls under the Electronic Connector Manufacturing NAICS category (334417) and Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components PSC category.

Interested contractors have until 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 4/14/2025 to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the primary point of contact, Tessa Martinez. The procurement will be managed using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services. NASA will evaluate submissions solely to determine whether the procurement should be conducted competitively, with the government retaining full discretion in this decision. Only written communications will be accepted, with oral communications explicitly prohibited. The procurement includes the NASA Clause 1852.215-84 Ombudsman provision. Potential contractors should carefully review the detailed technical specifications in the attached Statement of Work document, which outlines exacting requirements for the wire's physical and performance characteristics. The sole source nature of this procurement suggests a highly specialized need that can only be met by a specific manufacturer.