IMU Operational Testing

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Operational Testing. The notice specifically targets Honeywell International Inc., located in Clearwater, Florida, as the sole provider of these specialized testing services. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services, with the testing to be performed at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The opportunity falls under the Engineering Services NAICS code 541330 and is classified as a Special Studies/Analysis procurement. The contract is time-sensitive, with capabilities and qualifications submissions due by 7:00 AM CST on January 24, 2025.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to conduct comprehensive vibration testing on an Engineering Model Miniature Inertial Measurement Unit (MIMU) to assess its performance under random vibration environments. The period of performance runs from February 1, 2025 to October 1, 2025, with NASA justifying the sole source selection based on Honeywell's unique capability to design, manufacture, qualify, and sell the MIMU. Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit their capabilities in writing by the specified deadline. Key testing requirements include measuring MIMU orientation, conducting a Test Readiness Review, and providing detailed test reports covering configuration descriptions, navigation test results, and calibration information. The testing will involve specific vibration parameters ranging from 20-2000 Hz at various PSD levels, with strict tolerances for spectral shape and wideband level. NASA will accommodate three team members on-site for up to five days and requires comprehensive data collection and analysis to support mission risk reduction activities.