Repair of a PI MAX4 gated intensified CCD camera

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the repair of a PI MAX4 gated intensified CCD camera. The notice indicates NASA's intent to issue a sole source contract to Teledyne Princeton Instruments located in Trenton, New Jersey. The procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with performance to be located at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The contract is categorized under NAICS Code 333310 for Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, and the procurement will utilize commercial item acquisition procedures outlined in FAR Part 12 and Part 13. The Special Notice is specifically focused on a specialized camera repair requirement.

Interested organizations have the opportunity to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by May 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The submission will be evaluated solely to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis, with the government retaining full discretion in making this determination. The opportunity is set aside for total small business participation, and oral communications are not acceptable in response to the notice. Contractors must submit written documentation to the primary points of contact, Monica D Wilson and Shari Trigg, demonstrating their qualifications. NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition, and potential respondents can find additional information about the Center Ombudsman through the provided web link. The government's ultimate goal is to assess whether alternative providers exist for this specialized camera repair service.