NTF BCRS Control Logix Purchase

NASA Shared Services Center announced a sole source procurement for NTF BCRS Control Logix equipment with a capability statement deadline of July 27, 2026. The Government intends to award to Electrical Equipment Co under FAR 12.102(a) authority, but invites written challenges to the sole source determination before that date.

The procurement covers eight line items of Allen-Bradley industrial automation hardware manufactured by Rockwell Automation for the National Transonic Facility at NASA Langley Research Center, including a ControlLogix 5590 controller, power supply, chassis, analog input and output modules, network module, and PanelView Plus 7 terminal, with delivery required by September 30, 2026. NASA's sole source justification asserts that Allen-Bradley is the only supplier whose equipment complies with the facility's operational safety and standardization requirements and maintains compatibility with existing processor boards, spare parts inventory, and personnel training practices. The Government states that competition is impractical because alternative PLC hardware would substantially increase engineering, maintenance, and certification costs and create system compatibility uncertainties.

Interested organizations may submit written capabilities and qualifications to demonstrate why the Government should conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Submissions must be received by 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on July 27, 2026, addressed to Shanna L. Patterson, Procurement Specialist (Shanna.L.Patterson@nasa.gov). Oral communications are not acceptable. Place of performance is NASA Langley Research Center, Building 1206, Hampton, Virginia. The procurement is classified as commercial items under FAR Part 12, NAICS 334516.