ADS-b technologies technical services and hardware

Added: Aug 06, 2015 2:12 pm NASA/LARC has a requirement for an ADS-B Link Augmentation System (ALAS), a prototype system used to provide two-way voice and data communications via the Globalstar Satellite Communications System and is built by ADS-B Technologies. This procurement will include technical support for the installation, operation, maintenance, modification and training for the ALAS system.

NASA/LARC intends to purchase the items from ADS-B Technologies, LLC. The ADS-B Technologies ALAS system is a proprietary system developed by ADS-B Technologies in conjunction with Globalstar Inc., the owner and operator of the Globalstar low earth orbit satellite communications system. The ALAS system uses the Globalstar system which NASA Langley has already invested in with multiple ground based and aircraft systems. The ALAS system is the only compatible system with and complementary to the existing Globalstar voice, data, and subscription services that NASA Langley has previously purchased. ADS-B Technologies has a cooperative agreement with Globalstar for the development of equipment and services using the Globalstar communications system. ADS-B Technologies possesses the required technical knowledge, the proprietary hardware and proprietary software that no other vendor has.

The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:30 p.m. local time on 08/10/2015. 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.

All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.

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