HPIW - Net New - HPIW Cooper Engine Remote Control System

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This notice indicates NASA/NSSC's intent to issue a sole source contract for HPIW - Net New - HPIW Cooper Engine Remote Control System. The government has determined that MOTOR-SERVICES HUGO STAMP, INC is the sole provider of this system. The procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and will acquire commercial items and services.

• Procurement of HPIW - Net New - HPIW Cooper Engine Remote Control System.

• Contract type: Sole Source

• Procuring Center: NASA/ NSSC

• Performance Location: NASA/ Stennis Space Center (SSC)

• NAICS Code: 541519

• Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing.

• Deadline for submissions: Not later than 8 a.m. Central Standard Time on 2/5/2026.

• Evaluation Purpose: To determine whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.

• The determination to compete or not compete is at the government's discretion.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• This is intended as a sole source procurement.

• 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: Stephanie Graham, Procurement Specialist, Stephanie.N.Graham@nasa.gov.

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 for the HPIW Cooper Generator Remote Start/Stop System.

• Acquisition of supplies or services determined to be reasonably available from only one source/manufacturer.

• The project involves providing labor and materials to enable remote start/stop functionality for four (4) copper generators at the High Pressure Industrial Water Facility.

• Integration of specialized hardware and software with existing Allen Bradley PLCs.

• Adding remote operation via fiber optics.

• Supplying hardware tailored specifically to the Stennis Space Center location.

• The estimated cost of this effort is not explicitly stated but is indicated by a placeholder '$'.

• The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 8-12 weeks ARO (After Receipt of Order).

• Not applicable as this is a sole source recommendation.

• This is a sole source justification, indicating no set-aside.

• The vendor's proven expertise, prior performance, and onsite presence are cited as reasons for sole source selection.

• The vendor's familiarity with the site and systems is considered unmatched.

• The vendor is identified as the only provider capable of delivering the required performance within the timeframe for rocket testing operations.

• Using an alternative vendor could require design modifications and might result in reduced support.

• The document references "ADDITIONAL COMMENTS" which are not provided in the visible text.

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

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a purchase, including hardware and engineering activities.

• Hardware Provided:

  • Desk Top workstation with Aveva Edge runtime license (qty. 2).

• Engineering Activities:

  • System Drawing updates.
  • Update HMI to provide support for:
    • Unloading Generators, opening Gen breakers.
    • Setting System Load Setpoint.
    • Stop Command to Governor (Flex500).

• Start-up and Commissioning Support:

  • Includes travel time and expenses.
  • Commissioning includes:
    • MSI CXT-2 - Installation, configuration, and testing in both A&B bus locations.
    • Commissioning HMI with added features.
    • Testing Remote HMI.

• Place of Performance: NASA Shared Services Center, Stennis Space Center (SSC), MS.

• Period of Performance: 8-12 weeks ARO (After Receipt of Order).

None explicitly stated beyond the scope of work and engineering activities.