NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure a Safran Skydel GSG-8 GNSS Simulator and Software to support its Starling technology demonstration satellite swarm mission. This procurement includes a simulator equipped with advanced features such as four high-quality RF ports, a built-in Linux computer/controller, and robust simulation engine software capable of simulating over 2000 signals, which is crucial for GNSS threats resiliency testing, including jamming and spoofing. The performance of this acquisition will take place at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, over a period of ten weeks following the award of the contract. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Tracy Bremer at tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 28, 2025, to be considered for this sole source contract.

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NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) intends to procure a Safran Skydel GSG-8 GNSS Simulator and Software to support the Starling technology demonstration satellite swarm mission. This procurement includes a GSG-8 simulator equipped with advanced features such as four high-quality RF ports, a built-in Linux computer/controller, and robust simulation engine software capable of simulating over 2000 signals across multiple scenarios. The simulator also enables GNSS threats resiliency testing, including jamming and spoofing. The document specifies various components required for the purchase including power cords, licensing dongles, and signal simulation options for GPS and QZSS systems. The performance of this acquisition will take place at the NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA, over a period of ten weeks following the award of the contract. The procurement is essential for enhancing the capabilities of the satellite swarm mission.

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Safran Skydel GSG-8 GNSS Simulator & Software.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to SAFRAN TRUSTED 4D INC., 45 Becker RD, West
Henrietta, New York 14586-9211 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that
SAFRAN TRUSTED 4D INC. is the sole provider of Safran Skydel GSG-8 GNSS Simulator & Software.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames
Research Center (ARC).
The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures
prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 333310.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the
identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 5/28/2025. Such
capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this
procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on
a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the
government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be
found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .

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