10x10 TransData unit replacements

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of 10x10 TransData unit replacements. The notice specifically targets TransData, Inc. as the sole provider for these critical transducer components used in NASA's testing facilities. The procurement will be conducted using commercial item procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13, with the performance location set at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). The contract falls under NAICS category 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. The units are essential for the Speed Control System that protects seven 41,250 HP motors in the main and secondary drives.

Contractors interested in this opportunity may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the point of contact, Shanna Patterson, by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on February 17, 2025. The government will evaluate these submissions solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement competitively, though the final decision remains at their discretion. The special notice emphasizes that oral communications will not be accepted. The transducers required include four specific types: current transducers, voltage transducers, wattage 2-element transducers, and wattage 2.5-element transducers. Each unit must meet strict technical specifications, including a temperature range of -20C to 70C, frequency range of 50-70 Hz, and a 4-20mA DC output. TransData Inc. is recommended based on their 40+ years of experience and history of government contracts, with the justification noting that alternative vendors would require costly modifications to mounting brackets and wiring.