SAM #80NSSC27948506Q

NASA seeks capability statements for proposed sole-source VASI pressure transducers

NASA/NSSC is seeking capability statements concerning a proposed sole-source purchase of VASI pressure transducers for the DAVINCI mission at Goddard Space Flight Center. - Agency and purpose: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) supports NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Code 436, for the Venus Atmospheric Structure Investigation (VASI) pressure system. - Requirement: The notice identifies a requirement for 50 VASI pressure transducers and proposes a sole-source award to G P 50 NEW YORK, LTD., identified by NASA as the sole provider. The attached technical documents separately specify three units—one each for 0–1 bar, 0–10 bar, and 0–100 bar. The relationship between the 50-unit notice quantity and the three-unit technical specification is not explained. - Technical requirements in the attachments: The three pressure ranges have proof pressures of 1.5, 15, and 150 bar, respectively, and design burst pressures of 2.5, 25, and 250 bar. The attachments also cite ≤0.3% FSO accuracy, ≤120 g per unit, electrical-output and leakage requirements, compatible materials, cleanliness, and qualification for the mission environment. - Response: NASA requests written capability statements and qualifications to assess whether the requirement should be competed. Quotes are not requested or evaluated. Responses are due November 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. - Classification: NAICS 334519. No part numbers or additional manufacturer/model information are provided.

Description

 SPECIAL NOTICE:

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

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 50 VASI Pressure Transducers.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to G P 50 NEW YORK, LTD. 2770 Long RD Grand Island, New York 14072-1223 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that G P 50 NEW YORK, LTD. is the sole provider of VASI Pressure Transducers. 

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 334519.

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 11/16/2026. 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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