RTI DDS Astrobee Renewal
ID: 80NSSC891096Q-1Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User as a Service: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (DE10)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/86c02c57be084b64ae461245e2b911ad/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 9, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center is seeking a contractor to provide basic support for the RTI Connext product suite and a CPU license for the RTI Data Distribution Service as part of the Astrobee HET2 project. This procurement includes one year of remote technical support and access to RTI Academy for each research license user, ensuring continued software functionality and technical support for innovative research initiatives at the center. The sole-source procurement is justified due to RTI DDS's unique features and proven performance in critical aerospace applications, emphasizing the importance of reliability and compatibility for mission success. Interested parties should contact Lindsey McLellan at lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov, referencing ID 80NSSC891096Q-1 for further details, with the performance period set from February 5, 2025, to February 6, 2026.

Point(s) of Contact
Lindsey McLellan
lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov
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Tab 04 SOW.pdf
Jan 3, 2025, 4:04 PM UTC
NASA Ames Research Center requires basic support for the RTI Connext product suite and a CPU license for the RTI Data Distribution Service as part of the Astrobee HET2 project. The purchase includes one year of remote technical support and access to RTI Academy for each research license user. The support covers all standard and specialty platforms, with a performance period set for February 5, 2025, to February 6, 2026. The items will be delivered to the NASA Ames Research Center located at Moffett Field, CA. This request aligns with federal guidelines and aims to ensure continued software functionality and technical support for research initiatives. The specified products are essential for facilitating innovative research at the center.
Tab 06 BNJ Redacted.pdf
Jan 3, 2025, 4:04 PM UTC
The document outlines a recommendation for the NASA Shared Services Center to exclusively procure Real-Time Innovations, Inc. Data Distribution Service (RTI DDS) for the FY25 Astrobee Renewal project. The justification for this sole-source procurement is based on RTI DDS's unique features, including its technical compliance, scalability, and proven performance in critical aerospace applications like the International Space Station. The detailed market research confirms that no other vendor can meet the specific requirements needed for this project. The report indicates that using a different vendor would significantly impact the project schedule and technical integration, risking mission success due to potential delays and compatibility issues. The recommendation demonstrates a focus on ensuring robust performance and reliability in NASA's aerospace systems, affirming the agency's commitment to utilizing proven technologies for its mission objectives.
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