SAM #80NSSC27947402Q

NASA capability notice for two vibration-customized RED V-RAPTOR [X] cameras

NASA is assessing industry capability for a proposed purchase of two vibration-customized RED cameras for Artemis-related testing at Kennedy Space Center. - Buyer and end user: NASA Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) is the procuring office; NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is the end user. - Procurement approach: NASA intends to pursue a sole-source purchase from RED Digital Cinema, Inc., the camera OEM. It is requesting capability statements to determine whether the requirement should be competed; quotes are not requested or evaluated. - Requirement: Two RED Digital Cinema V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount Cameras, part number 710-0419, ruggedized and customized to NASA vibration specifications. - Purpose: Prototype testing in the KSC vibration lab to evaluate mobile launch platform conditions during an Artemis launch. - Delivery/performance: Needed as soon as possible, within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). - Classification: NAICS code 334310. The notice does not state a submission deadline or a contract value.

Description

 SPECIAL NOTICE:

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

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for RED Digital V-Raptor X customized cameras per NASA vibration specifications for prototype testing at the KSC vibration lab to meet mobile launch platform conditions during an Artemis launch.. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to RED DIGITAL CINEMA, INC. RED DIGITAL CINEMA, INC. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that RED DIGITAL CINEMA, INC. is the sole provider of RED Digital V-Raptor X customized cameras per NASA vibration specifications.

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

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 334310.

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 10/27/2026. 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:

Laura Quave

Procurement Specialist II

laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

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