E‑1 Controls Upgrade - JF65 - PLC Cabinets

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding specific Hammond part numbers and quantities required for the E-1 Controls Upgrade - JF65 - PLC Cabinets opportunity.

• Part Identification: The items in question are Hammond freestanding enclosures and accessories, not cables. Specific part numbers and descriptions are provided for clarity.
• Dimensional Drawings: Standard dimensional drawings for the relevant enclosure series are available on the manufacturer's website, with links available upon request.
• Required Quantities: The document lists the exact quantities of each specified Hammond part number needed for the upgrade:
  • (2) 1418ZYD24 - 72x72x24 Freestanding Enclosures
  • (4) 72ZYFW - Full-Height Inner Panels for 72x72 Enclosures
  • (4) 1418ZCS - Center Panel Supports (72")
  • (3) 1418ZWD24 - 72x48x24 Freestanding Enclosures
  • (6) 72ZWFW - Full-Height Inner Panels for 72x48 Enclosures

This Q&A document clarifies product details and confirms specific quantities, which are crucial for bidders to accurately prepare their quotations and understand the scope of required materials.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding specific Hammond part numbers for freestanding enclosures and accessories required for the "80NSSC26931079Q – E-1 Controls Upgrade - JF65 - PLC Cabinets" opportunity.

• Part Numbers for Quotation: The government provided a list of Hammond part numbers for freestanding enclosures and accessories, including:
  • 1418ZYD24: N12 Freestanding Enclosure, Double Door Dual Access, 72x72x24, Steel/Gray
  • 72ZYFW: Inner Panel, Full Height, Fits 72x72 Enclosure, Steel/White
  • 1418ZCS: Center Panel Support for 72" Enclosure
  • 1418ZWD24: N12 Freestanding Enclosure, Double Door Dual Access, 72x48x24, Steel/Gray
  • 72ZWFW: Inner Panel Full Height, Fits 72x48 Enclosure, Steel/White
• Clarification on Item Type: The items in question are Hammond freestanding enclosures and accessories, not cables.
• Availability of Drawings: Standard dimensional drawings for these enclosure series are available on the manufacturer's website. The government can provide links upon request.

This Q&A document clarifies the specific components required, ensuring bidders can accurately quote the necessary enclosures and accessories. It confirms that the items are not cables and directs bidders to manufacturer resources for detailed drawings if needed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a "Brand Name" requirement, identified by tracking number 80NSSC26931079Q. A hardware list is attached to the solicitation. The procurement is set aside for small business.

• The solicitation requires a "Brand Name" product.

• Authorized resellers are specifically solicited.

• Bidders must include the following in their bid:

  • CAGE/UEI Code
  • Leadtime for delivery
  • FOB Destination
  • Point of Contact (POC) Name & Email

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but the document references "FIRM FIXED PRICED" in Section 4, with the total price listed as TBD.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quotes are due by 5/4/2026 at 7 a.m. CT and must be submitted via email to Shanna.L.Patterson@nasa.gov.

• The subject line of the email must include the tracking number (80NSSC26931079Q).

• Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.

• Submitted quotes must list two points of contact (name, phone number, email address).

• Contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) to Shanna.L.Patterson@nasa.gov no later than 5/1/2026 at 7 a.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from further consideration.

• This procurement is set aside for small business.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.

• The government does not pay by credit card.

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR and NFS clauses by reference, including those related to System for Award Management, Duty-Free Entry, Place of Manufacture, Government Property, Export Licenses, and Ombudsman.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This procurement provides industrial-grade control enclosures to support the E1 Controls Upgrade and Expansion effort at NASA Stennis Space Center. These cabinets are needed for new PLC hardware, expanded I/O, and subsystem interfaces for the E1 Test Stand.

This is a hardware procurement only. The contractor shall supply and deliver the required PLC cabinet enclosures. Installation, testing, integration, or configuration services are not included.

• The enclosures must be industrial-grade PLC control system cabinets.

• Must support mounting of CPUs, I/O modules, communication hardware, and wiring.

• Must provide adequate internal volume and proper cable routing space.

• Must meet NASA-required NEMA protection ratings.

• Must be dimensionally compatible with the existing E1 system architecture.

• Must match Hammond enclosure standards for compatibility, configuration control, and maintenance consistency.

• Brand Name Specification: NASA SSC has determined that Hammond brand industrial enclosures are uniquely compatible with existing E-Area control systems, standardized mounting layouts, pre-engineered PLC panel configurations, and environmental/safety requirements for propulsion test operations. Alternate manufacturers were evaluated but did not meet dimensional, NEMA, or integration constraints.

• The required quantity of Hammond PLC control enclosures.

• NASA Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Recommendation and Determination to solicit from one source or brand name. It recommends negotiating with a specific vendor or brand for the procurement of industrial-grade PLC control system enclosures and associated accessories to support the E-1 Controls Upgrade and Expansion effort.

• Procurement of industrial-grade PLC control system enclosures and associated accessories.

• The enclosures must be from the Hammond brand.

• The enclosures must meet specific requirements including dimensions, NEMA ratings, internal layout compatibility, and integration needs for new PLC hardware.

• The total estimated cost is redacted.

• The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 30 days.

• This document does not detail proposal submission or evaluation criteria, as it is a justification for a sole-source procurement.

• This is a sole-source recommendation, indicating that competition is deemed impractical.

• The justification for sole source is based on the Hammond enclosures being standard throughout E-Area and meeting all technical, environmental, and fit-for-architecture requirements, while other options did not.

• Using a different enclosure would result in redesign, schedule delays, installation incompatibilities, loss of configuration control, increased cost, and potential safety/environmental compliance issues.

• This procurement is hardware-only.