BK Connect Renewal/Migration
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to issue a sole source contract for BK Connect Renewal/Migration. The contract will be awarded to HOTTINGER BRUEL & KJAER INC. for services at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) in Edwards, CA. This requirement is for the FY26 BK Software Renewal, essential for data acquisition and signal conditioning during ground vibration tests (GVTs). Interested organizations may submit capabilities by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers the acquisition of various BK Connect software licenses and associated annual software maintenance and support agreements. Key components include:
- Test for I-deas migration to BK Connect
- BK Connect Data Viewer (standard and advanced)
- BK Connect External File Importers
- BK Connect Hardware Setup (standard and advanced)
- BK Connect Virtual Hardware Setup
- BK Connect Time Data Recorder
- BK Connect Data Processing (standard and advanced)
- BK Connect Geometry, Time ODS Option, Structural Measurements (Hammer and Shaker)
- BK Connect Modal Analysis (standard and advanced), Nastran Interface
- BK Connect Advanced Frequency Analysis Option, CPB Option, Order Analysis Option, Correlation Analysis
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Sole Source Justification under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i))
- NAICS Code: 513210
- Product Service Code: 7A20 (Application Development Software Delivered By Perpetual License)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
- Place of Performance: E-delivery to NASA AFRC, Edwards, CA
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: March 9, 2026
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The Government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to proceed with a full and open competition.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The procuring center is NASA/NSSC. Contact Tracy Bremer at tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov for submissions.