Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26929248Q
NASA Sole Source Procurement of SkyLink 7100 Aviation Kits from NAL Research Corp
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
April 23, 2026
Respond By
April 27, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26929248Q
NAICS
334511, 336419, 336413, 334290, 423690
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is procuring specialized aviation communication equipment for its Global Hawk ground control stations: - Government Buyer: - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) and NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) - OEM and Vendor: - NAL Research Corp (sole source, manufacturer of all requested items) - Products Requested: - 5 units of SkyLink 7100 Aviation Kit (part number SL7100-SENSOR) - Each kit includes: - Dual Mode Data Gateway (SL10001) - Sensor Systems Antenna (S67-1575-414) - LTE Antenna (YCN001AA) - 5' LMR240 Cable with TNCM to SMA Connectors (CXTG24K-5) - SkyLink Power Adapter (SL100-PWR) - Notable Requirements: - No substitutes allowed due to mission-critical integration with Global Hawk ground control stations - Sole source justification: NAL Research Corp is the only provider of the required kits - NAICS code 334511 (aeronautical and navigation system manufacturing) - Place of Performance and Delivery: - NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA - Delivery required by specified deadline
Description
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for SkyLink 7100 Aviation Kit. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to NAL RESEARCH CORP, 11100 Endeavor CT STE 300, Manassas, Virginia 20109 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that NAL RESEARCH CORP is the sole provider of SkyLink 7100 Aviation Kit. 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 or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial 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 4/27/2026. 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 FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp- Advocate-Listing.pdf . Primary Point of Contact: Tracy Bremer Procurement Specialist tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov