The purpose of this contract is to provide specialized support for the Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) of the ACS3 spacecraft. The contractor shall address operational challenges, enhance control optimization, and facilitate integration ta

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract opportunity related to the ACS3 spacecraft's Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS). The notice is specifically targeting KONGSBERG NANOAVIONICS US LLC for specialized support services. NASA intends to award a contract that will address operational challenges, enhance control optimization, and facilitate integration tasks to support the spacecraft mission through de-orbiting. The procurement will be managed under commercial item procedures using FAR Parts 12 and 13, with work to be performed primarily at NASA Ames Research Center. The contract falls under the NAICS category 336419 for Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.

The primary objective of this sole source requirement is to provide comprehensive technical support for the ACS3 spacecraft's ADCS, with a focus on maintaining technical continuity and mitigating potential risks associated with vendor changes. Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 7 a.m. CST on February 5, 2025. The scope of work includes operational support during ADCS meetings, bus operations support, performance analysis, control parameter optimization, and development of advanced modeling techniques. While this is a sole source procurement, NASA allows interested organizations to submit written responses demonstrating their capabilities. The contract will cover a period not exceeding 12 months, with work to be performed remotely and with periodic coordination at NASA facilities as needed. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice.