HB1301-KIT HPSC Base Kit QTY 1, HB1304-KIT HPSC Expansion Kit QTY1, HB1340-KIT-PDC 10 port SFP QTY 1
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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) Shared Services Center intends to award a sole source contract for specific Microchip Technology Inc. (MTI) High-Performance Spacecraft Computing (HPSC) development kits. This procurement, under FAR Part 12 for Commercial items, is for HB1301-KIT HPSC Base Kit, HB1304-KIT HPSC Expansion Kit, and HB1340-KIT-PDC 10 port SFP. The purpose is to assess HPSC technology for future flight missions and train personnel at NASA Langley Research Center (LARC).
Scope of Work
NASA LaRC's Electronic Systems Branch (ESB) requires the following items to assemble an HPSC development platform:
- One (1) HB1301-KIT HPSC Base Kit
- One (1) HB1304-KIT HPSC Expansion Kit
- One (1) HB1340-KIT-PDC 10-port SFP
These items are crucial for evaluating HPSC hardware for upcoming NASA missions and for personnel training on the HPSC architecture.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Contract (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Authority: FAR 12.102(a)
- NAICS Code: 334515 (Miscellaneous Electrical And Electronic Components)
- Place of Performance: NASA Langley Research Center (LARC), Hampton, VA
- Estimated Lead Time: 35 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Set-Aside: None (justified as sole source)
Submission & Evaluation
This is a sole source requirement as Microchip is identified as the sole manufacturer and authorized distributor of the HPSC items, and alternatives pose significant schedule, technical, and cost risks. However, interested organizations capable of providing these specific items must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by April 10, 2026, at 7 a.m. Central Standard Time. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The government reserves the discretion not to compete this effort. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Primary Point of Contact: Shanna Patterson, Procurement Specialist (shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov).