MSE Lite High Speed Connectors

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for MSE Lite High Speed Connectors, which is a sole source procurement opportunity. The notice specifically targets the acquisition of specialized electronic connectors for the PLUMES project at NASA Langley Research Center. NASA intends to directly award the contract to GLENAIR, INC. of Glendale, California, after determining they are the sole provider of connectors meeting the precise technical requirements. The procurement will utilize commercial item acquisition procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 335999 for Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing.

Contractors interested in this opportunity can submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the Primary Point of Contact, Shanna Patterson, by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on June 9, 2025. While organizations may submit capabilities, NASA retains sole discretion on conducting the procurement competitively. The Statement of Work requires two specific connector types: 10 units of GHSM2R-15SBSSR3 and 50 units of GHSM2R-21SBSSR3, both with a 4-week lead time. NASA justifies the sole source selection because alternative vendors would require significant redesign of the connector board and mechanical enclosure, potentially causing project delays. Written submissions are mandatory, and oral communications will not be accepted. The estimated performance period is 4 weeks after contract award, and the procurement is associated with solicitation number 80NSSC25905744Q.