Concurrent Real-Time NightStar Tools and iHawk Rackmount Systems
ID: 80MSFC25Q0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ae127851e8ea41f4a0e5bba9563d93cd/view
Timeline
    Description

    NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is seeking to procure 20 Information Technology (IT) software and rackmount system packages, specifically the NightStar Tools and iHawk rackmount systems, along with their annual maintenance. This procurement is crucial for NASA's system testing and development, as it involves proprietary hardware and software essential for operational functionality, provided exclusively by Concurrent Real-Time Inc. Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications via email by 2:00 p.m. CST on June 23, 2025, to determine if the acquisition will proceed on a competitive basis. For further inquiries, contact Jonathan Sanders or Michael Thomas at the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jonathan Sanders
    jonathan.t.sanders@nasa.gov
    Michael Thomas
    michael.r.thomas@nasa.gov
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