TICRA’S SUITE OF SOFTWARE RENEWAL AND MAINTENANCE
ID: 80NSSC256073Type: Presolicitation
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f42ad5247aa849f2acc3df4bfa9884cd/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) intends to issue a sole source contract for the renewal and maintenance of TICRA’s suite of software, which is critical for the Flight Microwave and Telecommunications Systems Branch (Code 567). The procurement involves renewing licenses for four specific software products—GRASP, ESTEAM, CHAMP, and QUPES—each requiring floating licenses along with technical support and maintenance for a total of six licenses. These software tools are essential for antenna reflector design and modeling, supporting various engineering tasks, flight missions, and research projects. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the designated contacts, Felecia Lorraine London and Tiffany Neal, by 11:59 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on October 24, 2024, to be considered for this procurement.

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    Felecia Lorraine London
    Felecia.l.london@nasa.gov
    Tiffany Neal
    Tiffany.Neal@NASA.GOV
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    statementofwork_20241010133437.pdf
    The document outlines a Statement of Work for the procurement of software renewal from the manufacturer TICRA. The software is essential for the Flight Microwave and Telecommunications Systems Branch (Code 567) and is utilized in antenna reflector design and modeling, aiding various engineering tasks, flight missions, and research projects. The scope of work involves renewing licenses for four specific software products, including GRASP, ESTEAM, CHAMP, and QUPES, each requiring floating licenses alongside technical support and maintenance. A total of six licenses will be renewed, with the provision of necessary license files. The period of performance for this renewal is set for 12 months. Overall, the document emphasizes the necessity of maintaining these software tools to support ongoing engineering efforts within the branch.
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