Intent To Sole Source Notice: 10kW, 50kr/min Switched Reluctance Generator and Demonstration SOW

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A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .

Solicitation number
80GRC023PA009
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

NASA/Glenn Research Center requires a 10kW, 50kr/min switched reluctance generator and demonstration system compatible with its nuclear electric propulsion Brayton system. The generator must be delivered within nine months. Interested parties may submit capabilities by April 14th for evaluation, though NASA retains sole discretion for a sole source award.

There is no set-aside. GE Research is identified as the only source able to meet requirements within the necessary timeframe. The attached statement of work provides specifications for the generator, inverter, controller, prime mover, dynamometer, and schedule through July.

Notice text

NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC) has a requirement for 10kW, 50kr/min Switched Reluctance Generator and Demonstration. This high-speed generator must be compatible with NASA’s nuclear electric propulsion Brayton system for space AND MUST be delivered in NINE (9) MONTHS. See attachment for specifications regarding 10kW, 50kr/min Switched Reluctance Generator Demonstration.

NASA/GRC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the item(s) from GE Research, of Niskayuna, NY under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Linda Nabors at linda.m.nabors@nasa.gov not later than 5:00PM EDT on April 14, 2023.  Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis.  A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf

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Notice history

Notice Type Posted
JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC):10kW, 50kr/min Switched Reluctance Generator and Demonstration Latest Limited / Sole Source Justification
This notice Latest pre-solicitation Pre-Solicitation

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