Allen-Bradley Hardware

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA SSC) is seeking to procure Allen-Bradley hardware for a Controls System Upgrade of the 8' High Temperature Tunnel at NASA Langley Research Center. This is a brand name requirement specifically for Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation equipment, including ControlLogix chassis, terminal blocks, power supplies, network modules, and a network switch. The solicitation, identified by tracking number 80NSSC25898560Q, requires vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide two points of contact with detailed information. The procurement will use a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, meaning the government will select the lowest-priced quote that meets all technical requirements. Quotes are due by April 14, 2025, at 7 a.m. CT, and must be submitted via email to Shanna Patterson with the tracking number referenced in the subject line.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses in the NAICS category 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing). The place of performance is NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA 23681, with a shipping lead time of 1-4 months after receipt of order. The specific equipment procurement includes 4 ControlLogix 10 Slots Chassis, 35 ControlLogix 36 Pin Screw Terminal Blocks, 12 ControlLogix 20 Pin Screw Terminal Blocks, 11 ControlLogix AC Power Supplies, and 14 CLX ENet/IP 100M modules, among other components. The procurement justification indicates that using alternative vendors would potentially increase project costs by 2-3 times and extend the project timeline by approximately one year. Vendors must complete various representations and certifications, including provisions related to telecommunications equipment, child labor, and small business status, following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines.