Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26937016Q
NASA Kennedy Space Center Sole Source Procurement: SEMCO Portable Telemetry Simulator
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
July 13, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26937016Q
NAICS
334515
NASA Kennedy Space Center is procuring a specialized telemetry simulation device for use at Cape Canaveral Space Station. - Government Buyer: - Agency: NASA - Sub-agency: Kennedy Space Center - OEM and Vendor: - Systems Engineering & Management Company (SEMCO) - Products Requested: - SEMCO Portable Hand-held Telemetry Simulator - Part Number: PHTS108-0006-F - Quantity: 1 - Features: - Operates in 1415-2485 MHz L&S-band - Selectable RF output levels (+5 to -100 dBm) - Supports multiple modulation schemes (PCM/FM, PM, BPSK, QPSK, SOQPSK-TG, Multi-h CPM) - Data rates from 100 bps to 40 Mbps - Embedded Bit Sync, Frame Sync, BERT, PN Generator - External I&Q TTL Clock and Data outputs - Modulating inputs and randomizer options - 12-inch front panel touch screen interface with BERT display - Linux OS - RPTS Remote Software with API - Auto-ranging power supply (100-264 VAC) and 12VDC Battery Pack - Operating temperature: 0 to 50°C - Installed Hardware Option F (Fader option with dual RF output) - Installed Software Option L (Low Density Parity Check encoding) - Unique Requirements: - Sole source procurement justified under FAR 12.102(a) - Commercial item acquisition procedures (FAR Part 12) - NAICS code: 334515 - Delivery required within 90 days after receipt of order - Device must support advanced telemetry simulation features and multiple hardware/software options
Description
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. A price quote alone generally does not provide sufficient information to evaluate a vendor's technical capability.
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Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for SEMCO Portable Telemetry Simulator.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, 1430 Vantage CT Vista, California 92081-8568, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that SYSTEMS ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT COMPANY is the sole provider of SEMCO Portable Telemetry Simulator
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
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 334515.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 7/13/2026. 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:
Monica Wilson
Procurement Assistant