Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26938843Q
NASA Sole Source Procurement of Xiphos Q8RF EM, Q8RF Breakout Boards, and Q8RFS FM for PEKEER Project
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
July 30, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26938843Q
NAICS
334111
NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is seeking to procure specialized Xiphos computing hardware for the Plume Surface Interaction (PSI) Ejecta Kinetic Energy Estimating Radar (PEKEER) project. - Sole source procurement from XIPHOS SYSTEMS INC for: - 2 units of Xiphos Q8RF EM - Q8RF Rev. B4 without enclosure (Part Number: XSC-Q8RF-10011-a) - 2 units of Xiphos Q8RF Breakout Board (Part Number: Q8RF Breakout Board) - 2 units of Xiphos Q8RFS FM Rev. B4 without enclosure (Part Number: XSC-Q8RFS1001-1-a) - Products are to be delivered to NASA Kennedy Space Center - Procurement is classified under NAICS code 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) - The period of performance is 90 days after receipt of order (ARO) - The opportunity is issued under FAR 12.102(a) for commercial items - Interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge the sole source determination - Only written communications will be accepted for inquiries - No additional services or installation requirements are specified - The hardware supports the PEKEER project, which is part of NASA's research initiatives
Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Xiphos Q8RF EM & Xiphos Q8RFS FM.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to XIPHOS SYSTEMS INCunder the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that XIPHOS SYSTEMS INCis the sole provider of Xiphos Q8RF EM & Xiphos Q8RFS FM
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 Commercialitems 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 7/30/2026. 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 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:
McKenzie Hanson
Procurement Specialist