nTop Floating + 1st Concurrency
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) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to NTOPOLOGY INC for nTop Floating + 1st Concurrency software and associated support. This requirement is for NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). The procurement will utilize FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 procedures, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Interested organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications by March 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time to potentially influence a competitive procurement decision.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the acquisition of specific software licenses and support services for NASA GRC, including:
- nTop Floating + 1st Concurrency (12-month term)
- nTop Floating Additional Concurrency (2-5) (12-month term)
- Product Support Package: Signature (12-month term)
- CS Package: Group (12-month term)
Performance involves e-delivery to NASA GRC, with a period of performance of 12 months from the date of award. The software is needed as soon as possible.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Contract (intended)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- Procuring Agency: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)
- Performance Location: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (SaaS Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software.)
- Set-Aside: None specified (this is a sole source notice, but competitive procurement is possible based on responses).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Submission Method: Capabilities and qualifications must be submitted in writing to the identified point of contact. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Point of Contact
- Primary: Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist
- Email: laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
- Phone: 228-813-6420
Additional Notes
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.