Data Acquisition System Purchase KSC
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
NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to Laboratory Testing for a Data Acquisition System Purchase at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). This notice is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under FAR Part 12, seeking capabilities from other interested organizations to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses are due by May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Laboratory Testing Data Acquisition System for NASA KSC. The scope includes:
- FTA DSP Interface w/ ADwin-X
- FTA DCPD System Power Supply (5V, 20A)
- FTA DCPD System Diff Amp, 50k Gain
- Fatigue Crack Growth Rate (SS, SCM, PDM)
- Non-Linear Fracture Toughness (PDM)
- Low Pass Filter Module
- PD Signal Cable - 6 FT (Quantity: 2)
- FTA Run-Stop Bypass Plug
- FTA Run-Stop Cable
- DB9 Ext Cable, 3' (OEM part number: MXT10050CMBK)
- COM Cable, 6 FT
- PD Current Cable, 10 FT
- FTA Software Maintenance Service
- Training (per Day) Performance will be at NASA Kennedy Space Center, BOSS Warehouse - M6-0744, and the period of performance is 16 Weeks ARO.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Authority: FAR 12.102(a)
- NAICS Code: 541380
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations capable of performing this effort may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at the provided NASA link. Primary Point of Contact: Kacey Hickman, Procurement Specialist, Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov.