NASA Langley Research Center is seeking contractors for an upgrade of its NASA VSC Fire Alarm Workstation. The contractor must provide three ONYXWorks workstations, two NFN-GW gateways, and related services including installation, data migration, testing, and training. Key hardware specifications include pre-loaded software by a NICET Certified technician, Windows 11 OS, and a High-Speed Network Communications Module. All upgrades must be executed without any downtime to existing emergency systems.
Deliverables include the new workstations and gateways, migration of current data, updating graphics, and connection to the existing Notifier network, accompanied by hardware and software documentation as well as a test report certifying successful installation and functionality.
The project will take place at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA, over a period of 12 months, with a specific emphasis on maintaining operational continuity during the upgrade process. This initiative underscores the agency's commitment to enhanced safety and operational efficiency in its fire alarm systems.
NASA's NASA/NSSC has announced a requirement for the FY25 NASA Workstation Upgrade Fire Alarm system and plans to award a sole source contract to VSC FIRE & SECURITY, INC. This decision is supported by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), citing VSC as the exclusive provider for the needed services. All performance will take place at NASA's Langley Research Center (LARC). The government aims to procure commercial items using FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 regulations. The relevant NAICS Code is 238990.
Organizations interested in competing for this procurement must submit their capabilities and qualifications by 1 p.m. CST on January 10, 2025. The government retains the right to decide whether to pursue competitive bidding based on submissions. Direct oral communications are not permitted, with inquiries directed to the designated point of contact, Cara Craft, whose contact details are included. The announcement also notes that the NASA Ombudsman for this acquisition can be accessed online. Overall, this document outlines important procurement details and invites interested parties to demonstrate their suitability for the contract.