TTTech TTE-Switch Lab Space and End System PCIe Board

NASA's Shared Services Center has issued a sole source Special Notice for the procurement of TTTech TTE-Switch Lab Space and End System PCIe Board equipment. The agency intends to award a contract directly to TTTECH NORTH AMERICA, INC. under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as they have been determined to be the sole provider of the specified technology. This procurement will support operations at NASA Johnson Space Center and falls under NAICS Code 541519 for commercial items and services. The Special Notice was posted on August 4, 2025, with a tight response window for interested parties. NASA retains full discretion over whether to pursue competitive bidding despite this being announced as a sole source requirement.

The procurement supports the Gateway Software Verification Laboratory (GSVL) by acquiring specialized hardware for prototyping, testing, and analyzing unreleased flight software and emulated flight hardware interfaces for the Habitat and Logistics Outpost (HALO) Avionics Simulator and Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) Avionics emulator. Organizations interested in demonstrating their capabilities may submit qualifications and capabilities statements in writing by 7:00 AM Central Standard Time on August 7, 2025. The sole source justification is based on the need to use identical hardware and software tools as those employed by Gateway partners Northrop Grumman and MAXAR to ensure compatibility and reduce program risk. The procurement includes six laboratory equipment items: three high-performance 24-port TTE-Switch Lab Space units and three TTE-End System PCIe boards with Ethernet ports. Delivery is expected within 6-8 weeks after receipt of order, with performance occurring at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.