SL500 Hardware and Install
Overview
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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 YSI Inc. for SL500 Hardware and Install. This requirement is for the acquisition and installation of a real-time system at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC), with on-site performance in Nuiqsut Village, Colville River Delta, North Slope of Alaska. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation invites other interested organizations to submit their capabilities by May 1, 2026, to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Scope of Work
The effort involves the acquisition and installation of an SL500 Hardware and a real-time system, specifically a SonTek SL500 and a YSI EXO sonde. Key aspects include:
- Installation by one experienced YSI Field Engineer on-site for 5 to 8 days.
- Procurement of the YSI Field Engineer's services (5 days + 3 optional days), channel survey, travel expenses, and all necessary installation hardware.
- Provision of replacement cables for the EXO sonde and SL500, and a custom shipping crate.
- A one-year warranty on standard sensors and accessories.
- Installation hardware includes aluminum pipe, fittings, plates, U-Bolts, Unistrut, and clamps.
- On-site services by the YSI Field Engineer in Nuiqsut, AK, including travel and living expenses. YSI will also provide an M9 and Surfbee for channel survey.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Sole Source Intent)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS Code: 334513
- Product Service Code: DE01
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: April 28, 2026
- Period of Performance: May 13, 2026 – July 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Nuiqsut Village, Colville River Delta, North Slope of Alaska (shipping arranged by NASA Ames ESPO).
Additional Notes
NASA/NSSC is the procuring center. The Government intends to acquire commercial items or services using FAR Part 12 procedures. Capabilities submitted will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The TPOC/Invoice Approver is at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
Primary Point of Contact: Kacey Hickman, Procurement Specialist, kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov