Data Acquisition cards for upgrade - BLS-148 and BIM-232 cards

Project ID: 80NSSC26928236Q FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Shared Services Center
Deadline	03/24/26
Posted	03/20/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334111 - Electronic Computer Manufacturing
PSC	1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components
Location	Edwards, CA 93523 United States

Description

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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Data Acquisition cards for upgrade - BLS-148 and BIM-232 cards.. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CURTISS-WRIGHT DS, INC., 15 Terry DR, Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940-1830 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that CURTISSWRIGHT DS, INC. is the sole provider of Data Acquisition cards for upgrade - BLS-148 and BIM-232 cards. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334111. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 3/24/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html

Summary (Newest Update)

Background NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Data Acquisition cards for upgrade - BLS-148 and BIM-232 cards. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CURTISS-WRIGHT DS, INC., located at 15 Terry Dr, Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940-1830. It has been determined that CURTISS-WRIGHT DS, INC. is the sole provider of these Data Acquisition cards. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort, which is part of the SCHlieren, Airborne Measurements, & Range Operations for QueSST (SCHAMROQ) Project at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). Work Details The contract involves the procurement of telemetry interface modules used to support aircraft instrumentation and data acquisition systems. The required hardware must be electrically, mechanically, and functionally compatible with existing Telemetry Technology Corporation (TTC) EDAU-20XX and CDAU-20XX systems currently deployed on AFRC aircraft. The specific hardware required includes: - Part Number: BLS-148-3 - Discrete Input Interface Module - Quantity: 2 - Part Number: BIM-232D-4 - Serial Communication Interface Module - Quantity: 2 No alternates are approved for these parts. Quality requirements stipulate that all hardware must be new, unused, and in original manufacturer condition with traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Each delivered item must include a Manufacturer Certificate of Conformance verifying compliance with the specified part number and requirements. The hardware must comply with NASA Quality Document Q1-B requirements. Period of Performance Hardware shall be delivered no later than 30 weeks after contract award. Place of Performance NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Bldg 4876 Warehouse #6, Lilly Drive, Edwards, CA 93524.

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