Aerospace-grade electrical connectors for AirSAR-NG Aircraft PDU.
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA's Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to issue a sole source contract to GLENAIR, INC for aerospace-grade electrical connectors required for the AirSAR-NG Aircraft Power Distribution Unit (PDU). This special notice seeks capabilities from other interested organizations to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Responses are due by April 1, 2026, 5:00 p.m. CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specific spare Glenair connectors for the AirSAR-NG G-IV Project. These are aerospace-grade, Mil Spec, electrical connectors, which must be new. No alternate parts are approved; only the listed specific part numbers are acceptable. Required Part Numbers and Quantities:
- 970-001MT32-12P2-1 (Qty 4)
- 970-003MT32-12S2N-1 (Qty 2)
- 970-003MT28-8P2N-2 (Qty 1)
- 970-003MT32-12S2N-1 (Qty 2)
- 970-003MT28-12S2N-1 (Qty 1)
- 970-003MT28-12S2N-1 (Qty 1)
- 970-001MT28-12P2-1 (Qty 2)
- 380PS105MT2808H-6 (Qty 2)
- 970-001MT28-8S2-2 (Qty 1)
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), FAR Part 12 & 13 (commercial items and services)
- NAICS Code: 334417 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
- Place of Performance/Delivery: NASA/Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), Edwards, CA. Delivery is needed by June 15, 2026.
- Quality Assurance: Requires NASA Quality Document Q1-B Counterfeit Prevention of Electronic Parts and Q-1C Certificate of Conformance.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Method: Submit capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The primary point of contact is Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist, at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov or 228-813-6420.