Integration and Setup of Nokia Equipment Services & Vinco Services
ID: 80NSSC26916021QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2c5ccd280c1b4e1893fdaefb9c28e2e2/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to award a sole source contract to VINCO INC for the integration and setup of Nokia Equipment Services and Vinco Services, which are critical for supporting initiatives at the Johnson Space Center and Glenn Research Center. The procurement involves the provision and integration of specific Nokia hardware, including 5G and 4G Radio Remote Heads (RRHs) and Baseband Units (BBUs), with responsibilities including initial configuration, shipping, and final on-site integration. Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications by December 16, 2025, for potential evaluation, although the government reserves the right to proceed with a non-competitive acquisition. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov or call 228-813-6420.

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    laura quave
    (228) 813-6420
    laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0040101 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) requires Nokia Equipment Services and Vinco Services to support the Johnson Space Center (JSC) JEWL and GRC Engineering Management (GEM) initiatives. Vinco, Inc. will provide and integrate specific Nokia hardware, associated software, and services for both centers, including 5G and 4G RRHs and BBUs. Vinco is responsible for initial configuration at their facility, shipping to NASA locations, and final on-site integration within one mobilization per location. NASA will provide all other materials and procure a Google SAS subscription. The period of performance is 8-16 weeks ARO for equipment and 6 weeks ARO for configuration and integration. The statement of work also includes standard AI verbiage regarding the disclosure and acquisition of AI technologies in contracts.
    SATPC0040101 Tab 07 Capability Statement Commercial.pdf
    NASA/NSSC plans to award a sole source contract to VINCO INC for the Integration and Setup of Nokia Equipment Services & Vinco Services. This decision is based on VINCO INC being identified as the sole provider, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The procurement will be handled by NASA/NSSC, with performance at NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC). The acquisition will follow FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 for commercial items and services, with NAICS Code 238210. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by December 16, 2025, to be evaluated for potential competitive procurement. The government reserves the right to proceed with a non-competitive acquisition. Laura Quave is the primary point of contact for this effort.
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