Modicon Schneider Electric Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment
Overview
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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 (NSSC) intends to award a sole source contract to CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO for Modicon Schneider Electric Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment. This special notice is issued to determine if other responsible sources exist for this requirement, which is for the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). Interested organizations must submit their capabilities by March 30, 2026.
Purpose & Context
NASA/NSSC requires specific Modicon Schneider Electric PLC equipment and has identified CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO as the sole provider. The agency intends to proceed with a sole source award under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This notice serves as a market research effort to evaluate if any other qualified vendors can fulfill the requirement, potentially leading to a competitive procurement.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for various Schneider Hardware components, including:
- Rack enclosures and backplanes
- Ethernet modules
- Standard and shielded cord sets
- Protective covers
- Input/Output modules (RIO, Analog, Discrete)
- Processor modules
- Power supply modules
These items are needed for the NASA Glenn Research Center.
Contract Details
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Procuring Agency: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)
- Performance Location: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), 21000 Brookpark Rd, Bldg 14 Rm 111, Cleveland, OH 44135
- NAICS Code: 335999 - Miscellaneous Electrical And Electronic Components
- Product Service Code: 5999 - Miscellaneous Electrical And Electronic Components
- Period of Performance: 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), with an urgent need.
Submission & Evaluation
- Action: Interested organizations must submit written capabilities and qualifications.
- Deadline: March 30, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The government reserves the right not to compete this effort. Oral communications are not accepted.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is a sole source intent notice.
Point of Contact
Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist, laura.a.quave@nasa.gov, 228-813-6420.