Two HPSC Base Card Kit #2, two 4-port LVDS FMC PDC, two FMC+ PCIe Female FMC PDC and two FMC+ PCIe Male FMC PDC.

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
80NSSC251224
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Greenbelt, Maryland 20771, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

NASA's National Shared Services Center (NSSC) is seeking to procure specialized electronic components for space mission technology, specifically two HPSC Base Card Kit #2, two 4-port LVDS FMC PDC, two FMC+ PCIe Female FMC PDC, and two FMC+ PCIe Male FMC PDC. The agency intends to issue a sole source contract to Microchip Technology Inc. under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with performance located at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The procurement will follow FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures for commercial items and services. Interested organizations can submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 11:59 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 21, 2025, with the evaluation focused solely on determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government retains discretion to decide whether to pursue full and open competition based on the responses received.

The contract is set aside for total small business participation and falls under NAICS code 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Electrical Signals. Microchip Technology Inc. of Chandler, Arizona is the sole identified provider, with NASA citing significant prior investment in developing the unique HPSC processor specifically designed for future space missions. The government emphasizes that no comparable technology exists in the current market. Communication regarding the opportunity should be submitted in writing to the primary point of contact, Kathi Thomas (Purchasing Agent), or the secondary contact, Tiffany Neal (Contracting Officer). The procurement includes the NASA Clause 1852.215-84 Ombudsman provision, with additional ombudsman information available through the provided NASA website link.

Notice text

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Two HPSC Base Card Kit #2, two 4-port LVDS FMC PDC, two FMC+
PCIe Female FMC PDC and two FMC+ PCIe Male FMC PDC.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Microchip Technology Inc. 2355, West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, Arizona 85224-6199 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Microchip Technology Inc is the sole provider of Two HPSC Base Card Kit #2, two 4-port LVDS FMC PDC, two FMC+ PCIe Female FMC PDC and two FMC+ PCIe Male FMC PDC.

NASA has invested a lot in developing the HSPC processor, which is unique and designed for future space missions. There is nothing in the market with similar capability.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space
Flight Center (GSFC).

The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures
prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334515

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the
identified point of contact not later than 11:59 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on 2/21/2025. Such
capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this
procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on
a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the
government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.  NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .

Primary Point of Contact:
Kathi Thomas
Purchasing Agent
katheryn.a.thomas@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:
Tiffany Neal
Contracting Officer
tiffany.neal@nasa.gov

Files

File Type Posted
SOW.pdf PDF

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