DTS SLICE NANO Hardware

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of DTS SLICE NANO Hardware. This notice, posted on December 11, 2025, authorizes only approved resellers of Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. to submit proposals. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which permits sole source acquisitions when the government has determined a single source is the only viable provider. Performance of this contract will take place at NASA Langley Research Center, and the procurement will follow commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and it falls under PSC 7B20 (IT and Telecom - High Performance Compute Hardware and Perpetual License Software).

NASA Langley Research Center requires the DTS SLICE NANO Hardware and accessories to replace systems damaged during SpaceX Bay 12 testing, specifically to support the Landing and Impact Research (LandIR) Facility's Anthropomorphic Test Device data collection operations. The procurement includes specific quantities of hardware components such as SLICE NANO Base+ units, Bridge units, Stack Batteries, and associated power and battery equipment, with an estimated delivery period of 4-6 weeks after receipt of order. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the primary point of contact, Stephanie Graham, no later than 8 a.m. Central Standard Time on December 16, 2025, with all submissions evaluated solely to determine whether competitive procurement might be feasible. Only authorized resellers of Diversified Technical Systems, Inc. are eligible to participate in this procurement. Submissions will be reviewed under NASA's discretion to determine the final procurement approach, and oral communications are not acceptable for this solicitation.