Trimble Applanix POS AVX 610 RTX & POSPac Complete

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This notice indicates NASA/NSSC's intent to issue a sole source contract to APPLANIX CORP for Trimble Applanix POS AVX 610 RTX & POSPac Complete. This determination is based on APPLANIX CORP being the sole provider of these items. The procurement will be handled by NASA/NSSC, with performance located at NASA/Langley Research Center (LARC). The government intends to acquire these as commercial items.

• Procurement of Trimble Applanix POS AVX 610 RTX & POSPac Complete.

• Sole source contract to APPLANIX CORP.

• Performance location: NASA/Langley Research Center (LARC).

• NAICS Code: 334516.

• Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing.

• Deadline for submission: Not later than 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 6/8/2026.

• Submitted capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be competed on a full and open basis.

• The determination to compete is at the government's discretion.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• This is currently intended as a sole source procurement.

• NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Information on the Center Ombudsman can be found at the provided link.

Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source / Brand Name

This document recommends a sole-source or brand-name acquisition for specific Trimble Applanix equipment and software to support NASA Langley Research Center's airborne remote sensing and flight research activities, particularly those related to the Artemis Program.

• Trimble Applanix POS AVX 610 RTX and POSPac Complete Term License (User Count: 1, 60 Months).

• The system is required for its integrated, commercially available direct georeferencing solution.

• It uniquely combines high-performance GNSS/Inertial navigation technology with Trimble's CenterPoint RTX correction service.

• Required performance specifications include:

  • Horizontal position accuracy: approximately 0.03 m
  • Vertical position accuracy: 0.06 m
  • Velocity accuracy: 0.01 m/s
  • Roll and pitch accuracies: 0.003 degrees
  • True heading accuracy: 0.025 degrees (RMS)

• The system must be plug-and-play compatible with existing NASA LaRC airborne instrumentation systems.

• Contract type: Sole Source / Brand Name

• Period of Performance/Lead-time for delivery: 30 Days ARO (After Receipt of Order)

• Term License: 60 Months

• Estimated Cost: Not explicitly stated, but referred to as '$Dollar Amount' or '$Estimated Cost'.

This document is a recommendation for a sole-source acquisition, not a solicitation for proposals. It outlines the justification for not seeking competitive bids.

This is a sole-source recommendation, implying no set-aside or broad competition is anticipated.

• The justification for sole-sourcing is based on the unique characteristics of the Trimble Applanix system, which is stated to be the only known commercial vendor providing an integrated solution that meets the required performance specifications and maintains compatibility with existing NASA systems.
• Using an alternative vendor would require procuring, integrating, and validating multiple solutions, leading to increased costs, technical and schedule risks, and jeopardizing mission timelines.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) requires the purchase of Trimble Applanix POS AVX 610 RTX and POSPac Complete, Term License, User Count: 1, for 60 Months. This equipment will support airborne remote sensing and flight research activities associated with the Artemis Program mission objectives.

The purchase includes the following items:

• POS Computer System, Dual GNSS (Qty: 2)

• GNSS Antenna, Trimble AV39 (Qty: 2)

• GNSS Antenna Cable, 10m (Qty: 2)

• Model 610, IMU-57 with Top Hat (Qty: 2)

• IMU Cable, POS+ AV, 5m (Qty: 2)

• Initial Factory Install CenterPoint RTX Complete (Qty: 2)

• POS AVX Accessories (Qty: 2)

• POS AVX-610 Configuration (Qty: 2)

• POSPac Complete, Term License, User Count: 1, 60 Months (Qty: 1)

• Place of Performance: NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC), 1 NASA Dr, Hampton, VA 23681.

• Period of Performance: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).