SAM #80NSSC27945282Q

NASA market research for a CUVIS Main Electronics Box ETU package

NASA is assessing whether competition is appropriate for a specialized CUVIS main electronics box Engineering Test Unit (ETU) package. - Agency and purpose: NASA Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) is seeking capability statements for an ETU Main Electronics Box package for CUVIS testing and evaluation. The attachment identifies NASA GSFC as the recipient; the initial notice also references Johnson Space Center. - Procurement approach: NASA identifies NOVO SPACE, CO as the sole provider and is considering a sole-source procurement. This is a market-research request for written capability statements, not a request for quotes. Responses will help determine whether the requirement should be competed. - Requested hardware: One complete ETU set, including electronic cards, a backplane, a chassis, and related intellectual property. No part number or price is stated. - Technical requirements: TensorFlow-capable, ground-reprogrammable edge AI; at least 1.5 TB of non-volatile storage with memory scrubbing; spacecraft and instrument interfaces; controls and readout for two Teledyne SIDECAR ASICs and two detectors; specified power, FPGA, heater, sensor, connector, and test capabilities; and electrical, mechanical, thermal, radiation, and functional verification support. The unit must weigh under 3 kg and meet the stated radiation and EMI/EMC requirements. - Schedule and intended use: Hardware must be available for qualification integration and testing by March 1, 2027. It is intended for a five-year space mission; that mission duration is not stated as the contract period. - Classification: NAICS 334111.

Description

 SPECIAL NOTICE:

VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Complete set of Engineering Test Unit (ETU) electronic cards, backplane, chassis and intellectual property for CUVIS main electronics box (MEB). 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to NOVO SPACE, CO under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that NOVO SPACE, CO is the sole provider of Complete set of Engineering Test Unit (ETU) electronic cards, backplane, chassis and intellectual property for CUVIS main electronics box (MEB).

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 334111.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 10/9/2026. 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:

Cara Craft

cara.s.craft@nasa.go

Secondary Point of Contact:

Tiffany Neal

tiffany.neal@nasa.gov

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