5 Nox A1 respiratory sleep‑monitoring units with accessories and training services.
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to NOX HEALTH GROUP INC for 5 Nox A1 respiratory sleep-monitoring units with accessories and training services. This procurement is for the NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) and Johnson Space Center to support research on sleep, circadian rhythms, and fatigue in exploration missions. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by June 17, 2026, to challenge the sole-source determination.
Scope of Work
This effort requires the purchase and utilization of 5 Nox A1 polysomnography systems to measure EEG during sleep. The project aims to:
- Characterize the impact of schedule shifts (e.g., trajectory correction burns) on sleep, alertness, and performance.
- Evaluate integrated countermeasures, including 250 melanopic EDI (mEDI) lighting, fatigue risk management training, and melatonin.
- Assess how fatigue risk management training, lighting, and caffeine strategies support mission controller performance across various shifts.
- Evaluate organizational and team-level impacts, specifically controller team handovers during Mars Sol operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Sole Source Intent)
- NAICS Code: 334510
- Product Service Code: U099 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent to NOX HEALTH GROUP INC)
- Capabilities Response Due: June 17, 2026, 3:00 p.m. CST
- Published: June 16, 2026
- Period of Performance: FY26-FY29, with equipment delivery requested by July 1, 2026.
- Place of Performance: NASA Ames Research Center and Johnson Space Center.
Evaluation
NASA/NSSC has determined NOX HEALTH GROUP INC is the sole provider. Capabilities submitted by other organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman listing is available online.
Primary Point of Contact: Kacey Hickman, Procurement Specialist, kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov.