xEMU Acoustics Modules and Software

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center has published a sole source Special Notice for xEMU Acoustics Modules and Software. This procurement opportunity is designated as a sole source requirement, meaning NASA intends to contract with a specific supplier without competitive bidding. The notice was posted on August 19, 2025, with a brief two-day response window closing on August 21, 2025. The opportunity falls under the Software Publishers NAICS category (513210) and is classified as Application Development Software with perpetual licensing under PSC code 7A20. Three government files have been made available to support this procurement, including requirements documents, statement of work, and capability statement requirements.

The Special Notice appears to support NASA's Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) program, which is critical for astronaut spacewalk operations and lunar surface activities. Given the sole source nature and tight deadline, this procurement likely addresses specialized acoustic monitoring and software requirements that only one vendor can fulfill, possibly due to proprietary technology or existing system integration needs. Contractors interested in this opportunity must respond by August 21, 2025, and should review the provided documentation including the requirements determination and source selection document, statement of work, and capability statement guidelines. The specialized nature of xEMU acoustics systems suggests this procurement supports NASA's Artemis program goals for lunar exploration and requires highly technical software solutions for spacesuit acoustic monitoring and management. No specific set-aside designation has been applied, indicating this is open to all eligible contractors who can demonstrate the required capabilities.