System integration and preventative maintenance

NASA's Shared Services Center has published a sole source special notice for system integration and preventative maintenance services related to an automated fiber placement (AFP) system at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. The notice indicates NASA's intent to award a contract to ElectroImpact Inc. of Mukilteo, Washington, under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) after determining they are the sole provider capable of delivering the required services. This procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and will be conducted using commercial acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13. The contract will involve specialized maintenance and system integration work that only the original equipment manufacturer can perform due to the highly technical nature of the AFP system.

The primary objective of this notice is to inform the marketplace of NASA's sole source determination while providing an opportunity for other organizations to submit capability statements that might warrant competitive procurement. Interested contractors must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to designated contracting officers Stephanie Graham or Shanna Patterson by 10:00 AM Central Standard Time on August 22, 2025. The scope includes replacement and spare parts such as rack-mounted PCs, brake assemblies, lubrication materials, and electrical components, along with a site visit for system integration and three years of preventative maintenance services covering 2026-2028. Organizations should note that capability submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether competitive procurement is feasible, with the final procurement approach remaining at the government's discretion. The estimated performance period is eight weeks, and NASA has already justified the sole source approach based on ElectroImpact's status as the original equipment manufacturer with exclusive capability to service this specialized system.