SAM #80NSSC26942341Q

NASA sole source procurement of EKO solar tracker system for offshore energy measurement

NASA Langley Research Center is seeking to procure an EKO solar tracker system for installation at a new offshore Dominion Energy Substation in 2027. - Sole source procurement is planned with EKO Instruments USA Inc., the only identified provider. - The system will support high-precision measurements of shortwave and longwave energy, expanding the Baseline Surface Radiation Network (BSRN) into marine environments. - Procurement includes: - EKO solar tracker hardware - Standard cables - Mounting accessories - Commercial documentation (user manuals and factory calibration certificates) - Equipment must meet BSRN calibration standards and be fully functional upon delivery. - Delivery required by December 1, 2026, to allow for testing before deployment. - Standard vendor warranty applies. - NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). - Other vendors may submit capability statements by August 31, 2026, but quotes will not be evaluated. - No specific part numbers or quantities beyond one system are provided. - Primary contact is Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist II.

Description

VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID IF SUBMITTING A CAPBILITY STATEMENT IN THE SUBJUECT LINE.

NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for EKO solar tracker system.   

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to EKO INSTRUMENTS USA INC. 2570 N 1ST ST 2ND Floor  San Jose, California 95131-1035 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that EKO INSTRUMENTS USA INC. is the sole provider of EKO solar tracker system.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Langley Research Center (LARC).

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 334516.

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 8/31/2026. 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.

NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team.

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:

Laura Quave

Procurement Specialist II

laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

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