Notice of Intent to Sole Source to TEVET, LLC
ID: 80TECH24Q0051Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA IT PROCUREMENT OFFICEGreenbelt, MD, 20771, USA

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Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

ELECTRICAL HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES (5975)

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https://sam.gov/opp/27814a1f791f4157afeca018ad843e2a/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) intends to award a sole source contract to TEVET, LLC for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of two Keysight Direct Current (DC) Bi-Directional Power Supplies, along with associated hardware and software. This firm-fixed-price contract, compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.1306, includes additional items such as Scienlab Battery Test Systems and Measurement and Control Modules, which are critical for NASA's electrical testing and measurement needs. Interested parties may submit statements of capabilities by September 19, 2024, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements, although this notice does not solicit competitive quotes. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Seliste Acres at seliste.c.acres@nasa.gov.

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    seliste.c.acres@nasa.gov
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    Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - TEVET.pdf
    NASA's Information Technology Procurement Office (ITPO) intends to award a sole source contract to TEVET, LLC for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of various Keysight Brand products related to bi-directional power supplies. This firm-fixed-price contract, compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.1306, includes items such as Scienlab Battery Test Systems, a Data Acquisition System, and Measurement and Control Modules. The contract also encompasses project installation and commissioning services, along with a standard warranty. While this notice does not solicit competitive quotes, interested parties may submit statements of capabilities by September 19, 2024. The document emphasizes the sole source nature of the award and invites potential contractors to demonstrate their ability to meet the stated requirements, underlining NASA's commitment to ensuring efficient procurement processes in compliance with federal guidelines. The main purpose of the notice is to inform stakeholders of the intended award and to maintain transparency in governmental contracting practices.
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