To purchase NTOP
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)/NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) has a requirement to purchase NTOP and intends to issue a sole source contract to NTOPOLOGY INC. This action is under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), as NTOPOLOGY INC has been determined to be the sole provider. Performance will be at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Interested organizations may submit capability statements by April 20, 2026, to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis.
Scope of Requirement
This special notice is for the acquisition of items or services related to "To purchase NTOP." The government intends to acquire commercial items or services using provisions, clauses, and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12. The Product Service Code is DA01 (Support Services for Application Development and Support), and the NAICS Code is 513210.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: April 16, 2026
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. The government retains sole discretion regarding the decision to compete this effort.
Additional Notes
- Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
- NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman can be found at the provided link:
https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf. - Primary Point of Contact: McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov.