MSE LITE RELAYS (SCALPSS)
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 MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC for MSE LITE RELAYS (SCALPSS). This notice serves as a request for capability statements from interested organizations to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses are due by May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of PolarFire™ Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) for the fabrication of the MSE Lite payload for the PSI MSE Lite Project. Specifically, the need is for:
- Item: PolarFire™ Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
- Part Number: MPF300TS-FC784M
- Description: IC 388 21600666 300000 784-BBGA, FCBGA -55C to 125C
- Quantity: 40 units
- Lead Time: 16 Weeks ARO (After Receipt of Order) A Certificate of Conformance is required with the purchase.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (under FAR 12.102(a))
- NAICS Code: 334515 (Relays And Solenoids)
- Set-Aside: None (sole source intent)
- Place of Performance: NASA/Langley Research Center (LARC)
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: May 6, 2026
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is at its sole discretion.
Additional Notes
This is NOT a Request for Quotes; any price offers received will not be reviewed. Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The primary point of contact is Monica Wilson.