MTS Alignment System for Strategic Investment

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA SSC) is procuring an MTS Alignment System for Strategic Investment at NASA Langley Research Center. The solicitation (80NSSC25898072Q) specifically requires a 709 Series Alignment System Package and corresponding Alignment Software License compatible with Windows 10/11 and designed for material testing applications. The procurement will utilize a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, focusing on vendor conformance to all solicitation requirements. Potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit quotes by March 17, 2025, at 7 a.m. CT. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing to Shanna Patterson by March 14, 2025, at 7 a.m. CT, and quotes must remain valid for 30 days.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses within the Custom Computer Programming Services NAICS category (541511). MTS Systems Corporation is the recommended sole-source provider due to their unique capabilities and system compatibility with existing NASA infrastructure. The procurement has a specified delivery lead time of 95 days after receipt of order, with performance located in Hampton, VA 23681. While specific award values are not explicitly detailed, the solicitation emphasizes the strategic importance of the alignment system for mission-critical tasks. The system must feature metrology certification, bending strain verification, and compatibility with MTS servohydraulic load frames and potentially other manufacturers' equipment. Vendors are required to include the tracking number in their email subject line when submitting quotes and provide two points of contact with comprehensive contact information.