6-Axis Load Cell Amplifier Unit

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a 6-Axis Load Cell Amplifier Unit to be used at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. The notice indicates a sole source contract will be awarded to INTERFACE INC., located in Scottsdale, Arizona, under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). NASA has determined that INTERFACE INC. is the exclusive provider of this specialized equipment. The procurement will be conducted using commercial item acquisition procedures outlined in FAR Parts 12 and 13, with the NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing). This special notice serves as an opportunity for other organizations to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially challenge the sole source determination.

Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by May 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The government will evaluate these submissions solely to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis, with the final decision remaining entirely at the government's discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. The procurement is for a commercial item with specific technical requirements, including a 6-Axis Load Cell Amplifier Unit featuring 8 input channels, high-precision measurements, and flexible input/output configurations. Contractors should note the NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman, with additional information available at the provided NASA website. The total procurement is set without a specific set-aside, meaning all qualifying organizations can potentially participate in the capabilities assessment process.