TTE Ethernet (TTE) Development Hardware
ID: 80TECH24Q0046Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA IT PROCUREMENT OFFICEGreenbelt, MD, 20771, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/101145e61f10476e969c3001fc777808/view
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    Description

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking quotations for the procurement of Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE) Development Hardware, which is essential for prototyping and testing unreleased flight software and emulated flight hardware interfaces for the Habitat and Logistics Outpost (HALO) and Power and Propulsion element (PPE) Avionics systems. This specialized networking equipment is critical for NASA's Gateway Software Verification Laboratory (GSVL) and is being procured under a brand name justification due to its unique specifications, with a total estimated value of $332,204. Interested vendors must submit their quotations on a firm fixed-price basis within 30 days of order receipt, adhering to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Debbie Matthews at debbie.r.matthews@nasa.gov or Sabrina Pearson at sabrina.m.pearson@nasa.gov.

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    Debbie Matthews
    debbie.r.matthews@nasa.gov
    Sabrina Pearson
    Sabrina.m.pearson@nasa.gov
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    _Final_TTTech TTE- Brand Name Justification- 091524_Redacted (1).pdf
    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) seeks to issue a Purchase Order for Time Triggered Ethernet (TTE) Development Hardware used in prototyping and testing for flight software and hardware interfaces relevant to the Habitat and Logistics Outpost and Power and Propulsion element. The order, valued at $332,204, aims to procure specific networking equipment through an exception to the Fair Opportunity process due to the unique nature of the required equipment. This justification indicates that the specified brand is the only available option to meet NASA's needs effectively, as it is the sole provider of TTE Development Hardware. The procurement will follow a brand name solicitation with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable award process to ensure competitive pricing. No barriers exist for future acquisitions, and no additional purchases are planned at this time; however, NASA will continually explore the market for potential alternatives. Overall, this documentation highlights NASA's commitment to ensuring fair pricing while addressing specialized technological requirements imperative for the agency's testing and development initiatives.
    Request For Quote 80TECH24Q0046 (1).pdf
    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 80TECH24Q0046 for Time-Triggered Ethernet (TTE) development hardware. This solicitation aims to procure commercial products/services under the guidelines specified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Interested parties are invited to submit quotations, with delivery to NASA's Johnson Space Flight Center required within 30 days of order receipt, on a firm fixed-price basis. Quotations will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, prioritizing both the technical specifications and total price. Respondents must include necessary representations and certifications as outlined in the RFQ and may use various forms of submission, with invoices submitted electronically. The document details mandatory clauses applicable to the contract, insurance obligations, event reporting, and compliance with export control laws. There are provisions for sensitive information handling, as well as requirements for identifying and marking government equipment. The RFQ emphasizes prompt payment for small business subcontractors and promotes the use of sustainable products. The successful contractor must ensure compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act regarding ICT accessibility.
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