SAM #80NSSC27948181Q

NASA seeks capability statements for two lunar GNSS antennas and one hat coupler

NASA is assessing whether to compete a proposed purchase of lunar GNSS antenna hardware for Goddard Space Flight Center. - Procurement approach: NASA Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) intends to purchase from HAIGH-FARR, INC. on a sole-source basis, but is requesting capability statements to determine whether other sources can meet the need. - Capability statements only are requested; quotes and oral responses will not be considered. - NAICS code: 334220. - Items requested: Two lunar GNSS directional antennas and one hat coupler. The notice does not provide model or part numbers or technical details for the coupler. - Antenna requirements: Support GPS L1 and L5, deliver at least 15 dBi boresight gain, and use an SMA female connector. - Testing includes workmanship inspection, environmental acceptance, VSWR and radiation-pattern measurements, eight thermal-vacuum cycles from -155°C to +135°C, and random vibration testing to the provided GEVS levels. - The supplier must provide a Certificate of Conformance and acceptance test data. - Delivery: Two antennas and associated documentation are due by July 20, 2027. Manufacturing, assembly, and testing are to take place at the contractor’s facility.

Description

 SPECIAL NOTICE:

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

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 2 Lunar GNSS antennas and 1 hat coupler. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to HAIGH-FARR, INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that HAIGH-FARR, INC is the sole provider of 2 Lunar GNSS antennas and 1 hat coupler

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).

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 334220.

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 11/10/2026. 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:

Cody Guidry

Procurement Specialist II

Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov

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