XVS Viewpoint Upgrade Purchase
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) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to VIEWPOINT SYSTEMS LLC for an XVS Viewpoint Upgrade Purchase. This procurement is for ruggedized color displays and a custom engineering effort. The notice is published under a 8(a) Sole Source set-aside. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities by March 23, 2026, to challenge the sole source determination.
Scope of Work
NASA/NSSC requires the purchase of specific ruggedized color displays and an associated engineering design effort. The detailed requirements include:
- Three (3) units of VPT-24UHD-MIL-C53 displays: 23.8" Ruggedized Color Displays with 4K resolution, LED Backlighting, 650 NITS brightness, MIL-SPEC Barrel Style Connector, industrial grade video connectors, and MIL-STD-810G operational environment compliance. Operating temperature 0° C to +50° C, with protective front glass, illuminated controls, remote nightmode toggle, and front four corner mounting.
- Three (3) units of VPT-24UHD-MIL-C54 displays: Similar to the above but with enhanced 1000 NITS brightness.
- One (1) unit for engineering and design effort: To develop a custom drop-in replacement.
All displays require a 2-year workmanship and material warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Systems Instrument Manufacturing)
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
- Period of Performance: 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Place of Performance: NASA Langley Research Center (LARC)
Evaluation
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to VIEWPOINT SYSTEMS LLC based on a determination that they are the sole provider. Responses from interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The Government retains discretion on whether to compete this effort.
Additional Notes
This acquisition will utilize provisions, clauses, and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The primary point of contact is McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, at McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov.