# SAM #80NSSC27948936Q

NASA AFRC capability notice for RTD Embedded Technologies flight computers and components

**Buyer:** NASA Shared Services Center
**Posted:** November 09, 2026
**Respond By:** November 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 80NSSC27948936Q
**NAICS:** 334511, 336419, 334111

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is seeking capability statements for a proposed sole-source purchase of RTD Embedded Technologies flight-computer hardware and related services.
- **Acquisition approach:** NASA Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) identifies RTD Embedded Technologies, Inc. as the proposed sole source and is using the notice to assess whether competition is appropriate. Capability statements are requested; quotes are not requested or accepted.
- **Hardware:** The attached SOW lists flight computers, spare cards, board-level components, IDAN assemblies, adders, adapters, and configuration hardware. Key configured products include two HDP1258AN-KBQ2 systems and two IFK-HDP1257AN-KBQ2 interface kits.
- **Configuration requirements:** The HDP1258AN-KBQ2 configuration includes specified boards and connectors, EMI shielding, clear chromate Class 3 finish, and Grey 36495 Cerakote topcoat. The interface kit includes specified MIL connectors, HDP dual DisplayPort and USB 3.0 utility cable, and an AC/DC power supply.
- **Associated services:** Conformal-coat and CNC machine setup fees, plus a one-time AS9100 documentation fee, are listed.
- **Schedule:** The SOW states delivery/performance is 28 weeks after receipt of order (ARO).

### Description

<p>VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.<br />
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for RTD Embedded Technologies.<br />
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to RTD EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 103<br />
Innovation BLVD, State College, Pennsylvania 16803-6608 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been<br />
determined that RTD EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is the sole provider of RTD Embedded Technologies<br />
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Armstrong<br />
Flight Research Center (AFRC).<br />
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures<br />
prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial<br />
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334111.<br />
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the<br />
identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 11/11/2026. Such<br />
capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this<br />
procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on<br />
a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the<br />
government.<br />
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.<br />
NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by<br />
NASA&rsquo;s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.<br />
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this<br />
acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-<br />
Advocate-Listing.pdf .<br />
Primary Point of Contact:<br />
Tracy Bremer<br />
Procurement Specialist<br />
tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov</p>

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