FY25 CIVA Maintenance

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for FY25 CIVA Maintenance, which is a sole source procurement targeting EXTENDE, Inc. for a specialized software license related to x-ray nondestructive evaluation (NDE). The notice specifically concerns the acquisition of a CIVA software module designed for crack and flaw detection in digital radiography, with critical applications for NASA Headquarters Code Q project requirements. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), indicating a direct award approach. The software will enable NASA to conduct advanced x-ray inspection simulations with potentially significant cost and time savings in aerospace and industrial applications. The contract is classified under the Software Publishers NAICS category (513210) and involves IT and telecom end-user service categorization.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure a one-year maintenance license for the CIVA RT Module with specific technical specifications for NASA Johnson Space Center. Contractors interested in providing alternative capabilities must submit their qualifications in writing to Shanna Patterson by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on 3/19/2025, with the government reserving the right to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The notice allows for electronic delivery of the software and requires supported operating systems of Windows 10 or 11, with specific hardware configuration requirements including processor cores, RAM, storage, and graphics capabilities. Potential contractors should note that oral communications are not acceptable, and the government will evaluate submitted capabilities solely to determine potential competitive alternatives. The performance period is set at 20 days after receipt of order, and additional services such as training and expert counseling may be available upon request from EXTENDE, Inc.