To renew vxworks

SOL #: 80NSSC26930674QSolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

National Aeronautics And Space Administration
National Aeronautics And Space Administration
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S 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. (DA10)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 21, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 24, 2026, 9:00 PM

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), specifically the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), has a requirement to renew VxWorks. NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to AVNET, INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) and the 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) set-aside, as AVNET, INC is identified as the sole provider. Interested organizations may submit capabilities to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses are due by April 24, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for the renewal of VxWorks, a real-time operating system, to support operations at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The procurement involves commercial items or services.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (8(a) Sole Source)
  • Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
  • Intended Awardee: AVNET, INC
  • Place of Performance: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
  • NAICS Code: 513210
  • Response Due: April 24, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
  • Published: April 21, 2026

Evaluation

Responses from interested organizations detailing capabilities and qualifications will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The decision to not compete this effort remains at the government's discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable.

Additional Notes

This acquisition is subject to NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman. The primary point of contact is McKenzie Hanson.

People

Points of Contact

McKenzie HansonPRIMARY
mckenzie.m.hanson@nasa.gov

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