FAS Upgrade

Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name

This document recommends the negotiation with a single source, Osprey Scientific Control Solutions, for Repair Services for the UPWT FAS (Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel Facility Automation System). It also outlines the justification for a brand name procurement.

• The recommendation is for Osprey Scientific Control Solutions due to their personal experience with the data and automation systems involved.

• UPWT uses a unique program (EPICS) no longer commercially available, with limited personnel familiar with its functions.

• Osprey has previously performed diagnostics and is engaged in follow-up repairs.

• The estimated period of performance is contingent on test requirements.

• This section allows for negotiation with vendors who can provide a specific brand name for Enter Supply or Service.

• The total estimated cost and lead-time for delivery are to be entered.

• Compatibility issues could prevent proper system functioning.

• Starting over with a new vendor would require additional funds.

• Project delays would critically affect the Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel's ability to support test operations.

• The document includes fields for Technical User Name, Title, and Date, with a date of 3/4/2026 noted.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To restore and optimize VXI hardware operations for the Unity Plan Wind Tunnel facility at NASA Langley Research Center.

This SOW covers technical services to make VXI hardware operational. The work involves reviewing and modifying existing code, updating drivers, and simplifying the application structure to improve operational efficiency and maintainability.

• Milestone 1: KSC Driver Development for MV177

  • Review existing code base.
  • Build KSC driver for MV177 system.
  • Address unique driver requirements (hardware query, memory-mapped AB Blue hose, base addresses on KSC VXI boards).
  • Clarify and document card identification and addressing.
  • Deliverable: Functional KSC driver for MV177 with documentation.

• Milestone 2: Application Structure Modification

  • Simplify application architecture.
  • Modify directory structure for Input/Output Controllers (IOCs).
  • Enable boot capability from any server.
  • Test conversion of ADL files to Phoebus display format.
  • Consolidate records into a single .xls file for mass editing.
  • Deliverable: Simplified application structure with consolidated configuration files and conversion test results.

• Milestone 3: On-Site Installation, Testing, and Demonstration

  • Travel to NASA Langley Research Center for on-site implementation.
  • Make VXI hardware and AB Blue hose operational.
  • Create new application boot directory with updated database.
  • Boot IOCs from new directory structure.
  • Demonstrate modification process from .xls to .db file creation.
  • Deliverable: Fully operational VXI system with demonstration of maintenance procedures.

90 days ARO (After Receipt of Order).

Firm Fixed Price.

Based on completion of each milestone.

• Remote Work: Milestones 1 and 2 (Contractor's facility).
• On-Site Work: Milestone 3 (NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia).

Each milestone is considered complete upon successful task completion, delivery of specified deliverables, and acceptance by the NASA Technical Representative.

• Sole Source Justification: Original writers of code; no known source for repair.
• Contractor provides all labor, materials, and expertise.
• Coordination with NASA technical personnel is required.
• Progress updates and communication with the NASA point of contact are necessary.
• Work must meet professional industry standards.
• NASA provides access to existing code base, hardware systems, and facility access for on-site work.
• Any additional work beyond defined milestones requires a contract modification.
• Travel costs for Milestone 3 are included in the milestone price.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for a Facilities Asset Management System (FAS) Upgrade. The government intends to acquire commercial items and services using FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 procedures. This is a sole source announcement for OSPREY DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEMS LLC, identified as the sole provider of FAS Upgrade.

• The document does not detail specific deliverables but refers to a "FAS Upgrade."

• The contract will be performed at NASA/Langley Research Center (LARC).

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541330.

• Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact.

• Deadline for submissions: 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on 3/9/2026.

• Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The determination to compete is at the government's discretion.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• This is announced as a sole source procurement, but interested parties can submit qualifications to potentially influence competition.

• NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Information on the Center Ombudsman can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html.

• Primary Point of Contact: Shanna Patterson, Procurement Specialist, Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov.