Allen Bradley Hardware
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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) Shared Services Center intends to issue a sole source contract for Allen Bradley Hardware for NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) in Hampton, VA. The intended awardee is ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CO. This procurement is for commercial items under FAR Part 12. Interested organizations must submit capabilities and qualifications in writing by April 21, 2026, at 12 p.m. Central Standard Time to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis.
Purpose & Scope
NASA Langley Research Center requires Allen-Bradley Hardware that will interface with existing Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC's and equipment. The vendor must be authorized by Rockwell Automation to sell Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Software products and provide related services (technical support, training) within NASA LaRC's geographical area (Tidewater Virginia). Warranty coverage is required on all products.
Specific hardware components include Kinetix VP Servo Motors, Kinetix 5700 Single Axis Inverters, various Kinetix cables and connectors, power supplies, circuit breakers, and MobileView operator terminals. A signed letter from the OEM stating authorization to sell in the Tidewater Virginia area is required.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Sole Source Intent)
- Intended Awardee: ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CO.
- NAICS Code: 334519 (Combination And Miscellaneous Instruments)
- Place of Performance: NASA Langley Research Center, 4 S Marvin St., Hampton, VA 23681-2119.
- Period of Performance: Product delivery lead times range from 1 week to 4 months.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a sole source recommendation due to the need for compatibility with existing Rockwell/Allen Bradley equipment, making competition impractical. Electrical Equipment Corporation is identified as the only authorized dealer for the region. Submissions from other interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The government reserves the discretion to not compete the proposed effort. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The primary point of contact is Shanna Patterson.