SAM #80NSSC26937439Q

NASA Ames Research Center Procurement of Connect Tech AGX Orin 64GB and Orin NX 16GB Inference Servers

NASA Ames Research Center is seeking advanced inference server hardware for AI and machine learning applications. - Government Buyer: - NASA Ames Research Center - Procurement managed by NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Connect Tech Inc (sole source provider) - NVIDIA (manufacturer of AGX Orin and Orin NX modules) - Products Requested: - 1x AGX Orin 64GB Inference Server (Part No. UAGX2U-13) - 2U chassis - 12x NVIDIA AGX Orin 64GB modules - 1TB NVMe storage per module - Ethernet fabric via Connect Tech managed switch - 1x Orin NX 16GB Inference Server (Part No. UNGX2U-10) - 2U chassis - 24x NVIDIA Orin NX 16GB modules - 2TB NVMe storage per module - Ethernet fabric via Connect Tech managed switch - Unique Requirements: - Orin NX 16GB Inference Server is Non-Cancelable, Non-Returnable (NCNR) - Delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order - NAICS code: 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) - No services requested; hardware only

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Connect Tech - AGX Orin 64GB and Orin NX 16GB Inference Servers Purchase. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Connect Tech Inc under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Connect Tech Inc 489 Clair RD W Guelph, On N1L OH7 Canada is the sole provider of Connect Tech - AGX Orin 64GB and Orin NX 16GB Inference Servers Purchase

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC). 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 334111.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/8/2026. 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: Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov

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