SAM #80NSSC2643328Q

NASA Sole Source Renewal of VA One Acoustic Modeling Software from Keysight Technologies

NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is seeking to renew its VA One acoustic modeling software subscription. - Sole source procurement to Keysight Technologies, the only provider of VA One following its acquisition of ESI Group - VA One is used for critical NASA programs including International Space Station, Exploration Extravehicular Activities, and Gateway - Annual license renewal required; period of performance not precisely specified but typically one year - NASA prefers VA One due to extensive prior use, compatibility, and to avoid retraining/redevelopment costs - NASA requests capability statements from other organizations to assess competition, but is not soliciting quotes - NAICS code is 513210 (Software Publishers) - No specific part numbers or quantities beyond a single annual renewal - Commercial item procurement under FAR Part 12

Description

V3 – 8/11/2026 Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for VA One Software Renewal. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Keysight Technologies under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Keysight Technologies is the sole provider of VA One Software. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Johnson Space Center (JSC). 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 513210. 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 9/1/2026. 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. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements. 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: Kimberlynn Lancaster Kimberlynn.m.lancaster@nasa.gov

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