The NASA Search & Rescue Office requires the integration of Commercial Off-The Shelf (COTS) Mission Control Center (MCC) with the existing GSFC Medium Earth Orbit Search
ID: 80NSSC24878865QType: Special Notice
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Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, & SOCIAL SVCS R&D SVCS; SOCIAL SVCS R&D; BASIC RESEARCH (AF31)

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https://sam.gov/opp/306b097d24974e94ae3f5eb4efea9530/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to integrate a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Mission Control Center (MCC) with its existing Medium Earth Orbit Search and Rescue Local User Terminal (MEOLUT) at the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This sole source requirement specifically identifies Techno-Sciences Incorporated (TSI) as the exclusive provider for this integration, which is critical for processing emergency distress signals and maintaining operational efficiency within NASA's search and rescue operations. The project entails the delivery, installation, and integration of the MCC, ensuring compliance with Cospas-Sarsat standards and effective data sharing with NASA's network. Interested organizations must submit their qualifications in writing by September 18, 2024, at 9 a.m. CST, with inquiries directed to Procurement Specialist Shanna Patterson at shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov.

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    Shanna Patterson
    shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0036664 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    The NASA Search & Rescue Office is seeking proposals to integrate a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Mission Control Center (MCC) with its existing Medium Earth Orbit Search and Rescue Local User Terminal (MEOLUT). The project requires the delivery, installation, and integration of an MCC that complies with Cospas-Sarsat standards. Key tasks include integrating the MCC into a provided cabinet at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), connecting it to the NASA Data Center, and preparing a Site Installation Plan along with an Acceptance Test Plan and Report. The MCC must utilize NASA's network for data sharing with MEOLUT, ensuring efficient operation of search and rescue missions. The work will occur at GSFC Building 13, Room C130, and emphasizes adherence to regulatory specifications and installation schedules.
    SATPC0036664 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
    The document outlines a recommendation by the NASA Shared Services Center to procure the Techno-Sciences Incorporated (TSI) Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking Mission Control Center version 2.9 as a sole source vendor. The total estimated cost and delivery timeline are not specified. The recommendation highlights the unique characteristics of TSI's hardware/software suite, essential for the effective processing of emergency distress signals, with an existing infrastructure at NASA's Goddard Spaceflight Center. An assessment of market alternatives revealed that a competitor's offerings would necessitate significant system changes, thereby increasing costs and technical challenges. The TSI solution is deemed critical for maintaining system compatibility and operational efficiency. The document stresses that acquiring from any other vendor would disrupt current operations and incur additional labor costs. Overall, the rationale underscores the necessity of TSI's proprietary technology for the US government's search and rescue operations, emphasizing the impracticality of competition in this specialized domain.
    SATPC0036664 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf
    NASA's Search & Rescue Office is seeking to integrate a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Mission Control Center (MCC) with the existing Medium Earth Orbit Search at the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). A sole source contract will be awarded to TECHNO-SCIENCES, LLC, identified as the exclusive provider for this integration, per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The procurement will follow the guidelines set in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, and is classified under NAICS Code 541990. Interested organizations have until September 18, 2024, at 9 a.m. CST to submit their qualifications in writing, which will be considered to determine if the procurement will move to a competitive basis. The agency emphasizes that oral communications regarding this notice will not be accepted. Further information, including details about the applicable Ombudsman, can be found on NASA’s public library site. Primary contact for this acquisition is Procurement Specialist Shanna Patterson, available via email for inquiries.
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