Three custom fabricated Modular Intelligent Power Sources (MIPS) systems.
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)/NSSC has a requirement for three custom-fabricated Modular Intelligent Power Sources (MIPS) systems. This is a Presolicitation notice, issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, seeking capability statements to determine if competition is feasible. The government currently intends to issue a sole source contract to GAA Custom Electronics LLC. Responses are due by June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall fabricate and ship three distinct custom MIPS units:
- MIPS system 1: Features 24 +/-250V DC bias output channels with analog input control and current monitoring.
- MIPS system 2: Includes 8 +/-250V DC bias output channels, an ESI module for -500V nozzle lens supply (programmable -100 to -800V), and two additional ESI modules for detector conversion dynode and gain voltage (-100 to -5000V).
- MIPS system 3: Comprises a quadrupole RF system (supporting 3.01MHz, 1.43MHz, 0.85MHz frequencies) with computer control for configuration and tuning, and a filament control system with a closed-loop heater controller and emission current monitor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (not a Request for Quote)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541990
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Period of Performance: Approximately 12-16 weeks for the first two systems and an additional 8 weeks for the third system, from contract award.
- Place of Performance: Contractor Facility, with shipping to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD 20771.
Evaluation
Interested organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications in writing. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be competed on a full and open basis. The determination to not compete is at the government's discretion. Price offers will not be reviewed or accepted at this time.
Additional Notes
All correspondence must reference ID 80NSSC26932282Q in the subject line. Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The procuring center is NASA/NSSC, and performance will be at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).