RingConn Smart Ring & Ring Conn App
ID: 80NSSC25882816QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) (7E20)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8d7d7c568d58403ab336ba1e4bd6f222/view
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    Description

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure 95 units of the RingConn Smart Ring along with the associated RingConn App for use in the Human Research Program (HRP) during inflight operations at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas. This procurement aims to enhance research capabilities onboard spacecraft as part of a new actigraphy system. The contract will be issued as a sole source to RINGCONN LLC, the exclusive provider of these products, with a completion period of 30 days after receipt of order. Interested parties are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications by 1 p.m. CST on October 18, 2024, to determine the viability of a competitive procurement, and inquiries can be directed to Cara Craft at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov.

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    Cara Craft
    cara.s.craft@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0036660 Tab 04 4 SOW_Redacted.pdf
    The NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) is seeking to procure 95 units of the RingConn Smart Ring as part of a new actigraphy system intended for use in the Human Research Program (HRP) during inflight operations. The order includes the associated RingConn App, aiming to enhance research capabilities onboard spacecraft. The place of performance will be at the NASA JSC located in Houston, Texas. This requirement is part of a government Request for Proposals (RFP), and the specified period for completion is 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). This procurement supports NASA's commitment to advancing human research in spaceflight.
    SATPC0036660 Tab 07 Capability Statement FBO Posting.pdf
    NASA/NSSC is planning to issue a sole source contract to RINGCONN LLC for the procurement of the RingConn Smart Ring and Ring Conn App. This decision is based on the determination that RINGCONN LLC is the exclusive provider of these products. The procurement will adhere to FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 guidelines, with performance slated for NASA/Johnson Space Center (JSC). The NAICS code relevant to this procurement is 334510. Interested parties are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications by 1 p.m. CST on October 18, 2024, to assess if a competitive procurement is viable. The government retains the discretion to decide whether to pursue a competitive approach based on the responses received. Oral submissions are not permitted, and further inquiries can be directed to the designated contact, Cara Craft, via email. The announcement includes reference to NASA Clause 1852.215-84, regarding the Center Ombudsman for this acquisition.
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