GPS Simulator and Software
ID: 80MSFC26R7002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTERHUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5823bbf709a94948b579e4cac3b8cae1/view
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    Description

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Marshall Space Flight Center is seeking to procure a Spirent Federal Systems PNT-X Series GPS Simulator and associated software. This requirement is aimed at enhancing capabilities in GPS L1, L2, and L5 functionalities, as well as interference mitigation technologies, as detailed in the attached Statement of Work. The procurement is intended to be a sole source contract, justified under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), and is expected to utilize FAR Part 12 for commercial items. Interested organizations are invited to submit their qualifications and capabilities via email to Glenda Clemons by 2:00 p.m. CST on October 31, 2025, for consideration in determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. For further inquiries, the primary contact is Glenda Clemons at glenda.m.clemons@nasa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Glenda Clemons
    glenda.m.clemons@nasa.gov
    Wade S. Amis
    wade.s.amis@nasa.gov
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    GPS Simulator SOW.pdf
    The document appears to be a list of products and feature keys, likely for a government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a similar procurement document. The main topic revolves around PNTX series products and related feature keys, specifically detailing items such as PNTX-B-1272, PNTX-3003, PNTX-3300, PNTX-3200, and PNTX-3101 through PNTX-3103. These products are associated with GPS L1, L2, and L5 capabilities, as well as interference feature keys for these GPS bands. The document also mentions SF1001 series fill ports, indicating a potential requirement for specific components or functionalities. The overall purpose is to outline a procurement list for advanced GPS and interference mitigation technology.
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