# SAM #80NSSC26947032Q

NASA seeks capability statements for IBM AIX and Linux server consulting

**Buyer:** NASA Shared Services Center
**Posted:** October 20, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 80NSSC26947032Q
**NAICS:** 541519, 541512

NASA/NSSC is seeking capability statements for IBM AIX and Linux server consulting at Kennedy Space Center.
- **Agency and location:** NASA Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC); work is at Kennedy Space Center.
- **Requested service:** Consulting for IBM AIX and Linux servers. No specific products, models, part numbers, or quantities are identified.
- **Procurement approach:** NASA states it intends to pursue a sole-source contract, but will consider capability statements to determine whether the work should instead be competed.
- **Response requirements:** Submit a written capability statement referencing notice **80NSSC26947032Q**. Quotes and oral responses are not requested.
- **Schedule and value:** The notice does not specify a period of performance or estimated contract value.

### Description

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

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

<p>NASA/NSSC has a requirement for IBM AIX and Linux Server Consulting Service</p>

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<p>NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JAQUELINE A LYNCH </strong>&nbsp;under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>JAQUELINE A LYNCH</strong> is the sole provider of IBM AIX and Linux Server Consulting Service</p>

<p>NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Kennedy Space Center (KSC).</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>

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<p>The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541519.</p>

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<p>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 10/23/2026. 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.</p>

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

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<p>NOTE:&nbsp; 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.</p>

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<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>McKenzie Hanson</p>

<p>Procurement Specialist</p>

<p>McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov</p>

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