CDAS PAM Replacement Cards and Installation

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to procure CDAS PAM Replacement Cards and Installation services under solicitation number 80NSSC25915651Q, specifically requiring Corning Mid-Power Unit Power Amplifier Modules for communication systems at Kennedy Space Center. This is a brand name requirement restricted to authorized Corning resellers only, with the procurement supporting frequency ranges for major cellular carriers including Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. The technical requirements include purchasing and installing 8 replacement Power Amplifier Module cards across three different part numbers: 4 units of MRU-PAM-19, 3 units of MRU-PAM-17, and 1 unit of MRU-PAM-7, all designed for Corning Modular Radio Units installed in Intermediate Distribution Frame closets. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria to the vendor who meets all solicitation requirements while offering the lowest price. Quotes are due by September 16, 2025, at 7:00 AM Central Time, and vendors must reference tracking number 80NSSC25915651Q in their email subject line when submitting proposals to the designated contracting officer.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is conducted as full and open competition among authorized Corning resellers. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed. The procurement involves installing 8 total PAM cards supporting various frequency specifications including PCS 1900 MHz, Extended AWS, and LTE 700 MHz, with equipment that may be new or refurbished and must include a one-year warranty. The performance period is estimated at 15 weeks after receipt of order, though delivery is characterized as urgent due to current communication system inefficiencies requiring immediate replacement of faulty components. The place of performance is specified as Florida 32899, which corresponds to the Kennedy Space Center location where the existing Corning communication infrastructure requires these critical replacement amplifier modules.