# SAM #80NSSC27946126Q

NASA seeks capability statements for one Safran HDR WBR 600 software/firmware upgrade

**Buyer:** NASA Shared Services Center
**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 80NSSC27946126Q
**NAICS:** 334511, 541511

NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking information on a planned sole-source upgrade for its existing Safran HDR Bolt system.
- **Requirement:** One Safran HDR WBR 600 software/firmware upgrade for the existing wide-bandwidth recorder and replay system.
  - Model/part number: CR:HDR-4GC-2U; serial number: S134394S23002.
  - Must support modulation waveforms up to 256 APSK and DVB-S2X data rates up to 400 Msps per dual IF channel.
  - Must remain compatible with the HDR Bolt’s communications modulator and extension boards, 2x10GbE interface, 10TB RAID recorder, noise generator, and RRC filter.
  - Delivery is electronic.
- **Intended source:** SAFRAN DEFENSE & SPACE, INC.; NASA is considering a sole-source procurement.
- **Notice purpose:** NASA/NSSC requests written capability statements to assess whether there are capable alternative sources. Quotes are not being requested or considered.
- **Response deadline:** 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on October 20, 2026. Reference the notice ID in the submission.
- **Performance:** One month from receipt of award; work is associated with NASA Glenn Research Center.

### Description

<p><strong>&nbsp;SPECIAL NOTICE:</strong></p>

<p>VENDORS <strong><u>MUST</u></strong> REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.</p>

<p>NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Safran HDR WBR 600 Software/ Firmware Upgrade.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to SAFRAN DEFENSE &amp; SPACE, INC 15020 Compark BLVD Parker, Colorado 80134 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that SAFRAN DEFENSE &amp; SPACE, INC is the sole provider of Safran HDR WBR 600 Software/ Firmware Upgrade.</p>

<p>NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).</p>

<p>The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial</p>

<p>The NAICS Code for this procurement is 332710.</p>

<p><strong>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 10/20/2026.</strong> 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.</p>

<p>Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.</p>

<p><strong>NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA&rsquo;s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.</strong></p>

<p>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 .</p>

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<p>Primary Point of Contact:</p>

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<p>Laura Quave</p>

<p>Procurement Specialist II</p>

<p>laura.a.quave@nasa.gov</p>

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