SAM #80NSSC26928696Q

NASA Sole Source Renewal of LTN-92 Navigation Database for ER-2 Aircraft

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking a sole source contract for the renewal of the LTN-92 Navigation Database to support ER-2 aircraft operations at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. - Sole source procurement with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation - Service required: Standard Navigation Data Base Update Information Service (part number 465725-WD) - Supports LTN-92 Inertial Navigation Systems on two NASA ER-2 aircraft (N806NA and N809NA) - Updates delivered every 28 days via 3.5-inch Diskette and CD - Data restricted for use only on NASA's ER-2 aircraft - Contract period: April 8, 2026 – April 7, 2027 (one year) - Delivery and place of performance: NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center - Contracting office: NASA Shared Services Center, Stennis Space Center, MS - NAICS code: 334511 (Navigation and Guidance Equipment Manufacturing) - No competing OEMs identified; Northrop Grumman is the sole provider - Commercial procurement under FAR Part 12 and 13 procedures

Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for LTN-92 Navigation Database Renewal. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, 21240 Burbank BLVD, Woodland Hills, California 91367-6675 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION is the sole provider of LTN-92 Navigation Database Renewal. 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 334511 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 3/30/2026. 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 .

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