GelSight GS Mobile System Purchase
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 intends to issue a sole source contract to GELSIGHT, INC. for the purchase of a GelSight GS Mobile System. This is a Solicitation for Capability Statements from authorized resellers to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses are due by April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) GelSight Max System w/ Pro - Standard Package (P2) (Part Number: BUN-GSMB2-00041-P2-LTP). This package includes:
- GelSight Max Device
- Calibration Kit and Cleaning Kit
- Pelican Hard Case
- USB Micro-B 3.0 to USB-C Cable (840-00007)
- Perpetual Pro License (includes 1 year of upgrades, GS-SFT-PER-PRO)
- Surface Pro Tablet with Keyboard Cover and UAG Rugged Case (PVT-00015)
- 10-pack of MB005 TPU Gels (GEL-MB005-10)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for Capability Statements (intent to sole source)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334519
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: April 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: NASA/Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
- Period of Performance: Need by July 31, 2026
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. The Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete this effort.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The procuring center for this effort is NASA/NSSC.
Point of Contact
- Primary: Monica Wilson, Procurement Assistant III
- Email: monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov