Connext DDS and Support Subscription Renewal
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)/NSSC has issued a Presolicitation for the Connext DDS and Support Subscription Renewal. This requirement is for NASA Ames Research Center and is currently intended as a sole source acquisition from REAL-TIME INNOVATIONS, INC. Interested organizations are invited to submit capability statements to determine if the procurement should be competed. Responses are due by June 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CST.
Scope of Work
NASA Ames Research Center requires the renewal of RTI Connext DDS and Support Subscriptions for a one-year term. The scope includes:
- RTI Connext DDS Professional, Developer Subscription (1-9 licenses): Provides one developer license, supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS on Intel Architecture. Includes library source code, pre-built binaries, royalty-free OEM Runtime CPU Licenses, software updates, and self-service support.
- Basic Support, User Subscription (per license): Offers remote RTI technical support (phone, email, web) for a single identified individual and access to RTI Academy for each licensed project developer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intent to sole source)
- Duration: June 30, 2026 – June 29, 2027
- Set-Aside: None specified; this is a sole source intent. Responses will inform competition decision.
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: June 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000
Evaluation
Capability statements and qualifications will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be competed. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
- The NAICS Code for this procurement is 513210.
- NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
- All correspondence must reference ID 80NSSC26935526Q in the subject line.
- Do not submit price quotes at this time.