Tellabs System and Support
Overview
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PSC
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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
NASA's Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to award a sole source contract to Tellabs Enterprise Inc. for Tellabs System and Support at the NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC), MS. This Special Notice serves as an intent to award, inviting other interested organizations to submit capabilities and qualifications to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Purpose & Justification
The requirement is for the acquisition of the Tellabs System and Support. This procurement is justified as a sole source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) due to the necessity of continuing an existing implemented setup. Pursuing an alternate solution would be operationally costly and time-prohibitive, impacting project schedules, cost profiles, personnel, and compatibility with existing NASA infrastructure.
Scope of Work
The scope involves the acquisition of specific Tellabs hardware and software components, including:
- FLD GOV CONUS: 24x7 TAC, Software Subscription, 24x7 + RR + AR + OS SW install + On-site (NBD) SLA + OPM Training
- FlexSym XGS-PON OLT1
- FlexSym XFP, GPON 2.5G/1.25G, B+, I-TEMP
- PWR, 1134AC, AC-DC, 48-53.5V, 800W
- PWR CORD 14AWG C13 TO 3 PRONG 1.8M
- SFP: GBE, ELECTRICAL, RJ-45, I-TEMP
- XFP, TDM, 10Gbps, 1310nm, industrial temp 5/3.3/1.8V - 10 Km
- TELLABS OLAN OLT1 RELEASE FP31.4 FULL PKG
- Rack mounted 2x32 fiber splitter SC/APC Yellow
- ONT180C 8GE W/POE TAA
- PWR IN LINE ADPT 54V, 2.8A NO CORD (C13)
- PWR AC CORD C13 TO TYPE B US 3FT
- Bracket, 150W ONT power supply, 10 pack
- Initialization and Turn up
- Panorama Deployment - Onsite
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice / Intent to Award (Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- NAICS Code: 541519
- Place of Performance: NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC), MS, United States
- Period of Performance: 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Interested organizations may submit written capabilities and qualifications. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Deadline: February 5, 2026, at 8 a.m. Central Standard Time.
- Evaluation Purpose: Submissions will be evaluated to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. The Government's decision to compete is at its sole discretion.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Stephanie Graham, Procurement Specialist, Stephanie.n.Graham@nasa.gov