Saratech Maintenance Renewal FY25
ID: 80NSSC25889427QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

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IT and Telecom - End User as a Service: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (DE10)
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to renew its Saratech software maintenance services for fiscal year 2025, which are vital for the ongoing functionality of various engineering software tools utilized at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas. The procurement involves maintenance for a total of 25 licenses across several software products, including FEMAP, NASTRAN Data Translator, and Simcenter 3D, ensuring the reliability of these advanced engineering applications. This contract will be awarded through a sole source procurement to PAYDARFAR INDUSTRIES, INC., as the exclusive provider of these services, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Interested parties must submit their qualifications in writing by December 10, 2024, to determine the feasibility of competitive procurement, with all inquiries directed to Cara Craft at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov.

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    The NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) is seeking renewal of its Saratech software maintenance services, which are critical for maintaining various engineering software tools. The statement outlines the specific software products requiring maintenance, including FEMAP, NASTRAN Data Translator, NX Mach 2 & 3, Simcenter 3D, and others. A total of 25 licenses across different software categories are specified, each identified by a unique OEM part number. The maintenance services will be performed at the NASA JSC facility located in Houston, Texas. The period of performance for these services is from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. This request underscores NASA's commitment to ensuring the ongoing functionality and reliability of its advanced engineering software.
    NASA/NSSC is set to procure Saratech Maintenance Renewal for fiscal year 2025 through a sole source contract with PAYDARFAR INDUSTRIES, INC., identified as the exclusive provider of these services. The acquisition will occur under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and will use the commercial item procurement procedures outlined in FAR Parts 12 and 13. The primary procurement location is at a NASA Select Center, with the venture classified under NAICS Code 541511. Interested parties have until December 10, 2024, to submit their qualifications in writing, which will be reviewed to determine whether competitive procurement is feasible. Responses by oral communication will not be accepted, and the Government retains full discretion in deciding the competition's nature. An Ombudsman is available for inquiries related to the procurement. Points of contact include Cara Craft at NASA.
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