# SAM #80AFRC27SS001

NASA Armstrong Ground Recording System upgrades and maintenance

**Buyer:** NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
**Posted:** November 06, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** 80AFRC27SS001
**NAICS:** 334515, 811210, 334519, 334511

NASA Armstrong is seeking information on upgrades and maintenance for its Ground Recording System units.
- **Government buyer:** NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (NASA/AFRC).
- **OEM:** **Crystal Instruments Corporation**, identified as the potential sole-source provider.
- **Requested services:** Upgrade Ground Recording System (GRS) units from version 1 to version 2; calibrate units; upgrade chassis; inspect and repair hardware.
- **Quantities and part numbers:** Not specified.
- NASA is assessing whether other organizations can provide the required capabilities.

### Description

<p>NASA/AFRC has a requirement to upgrade Ground Recording System (GRS) units from version 1 to version 2 to include calibration of GRS units, chassis upgrades, hardware inspection and repair.</p>

<p>NASA/AFRC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the services from Crystal Instruments Corporation under the authority of 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Government intends to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Jamill Richter at jamill.m.richter@nasa.gov and Tanjanica Jackson at tanjanica.s.jackson@nasa.gov not later than 12:00PM PST on November 13, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A decision by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.</p>

<p>NASA 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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