Concurrent Real-Time Information Technology (IT) Annual Maintenance and Warranty Renewal

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{"description":" NASA/MSFC has a requirement for the procurement of Concurrent Real-Time Information Technology (IT) Annual \nMaintenance and Warranty Renewal package (covers 678 Concurrent NASA owned IT units). The renewal is a \ncommercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) subscription which includes the hardware “return-to-factory” service with \nRedHawk Linux software maintenance. \n\n \nUnder the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(g), as implemented by, and using the procedures of, Federal Acquisition \nRegulation (FAR) subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. \n1901, NASA/MSFC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the IT Annual Maintenance/Warranty Renewal \nfrom the Original Manufacturer (OM), Concurrent Real-Time Inc. The OM, Concurrent Real-Time Inc., and sole \ndistributor/supplier of the IT units which include proprietary hardware and software (RedHawk Linux real-time \noperating system) used by NASA for system testing and development. The OM, Concurrent Real-Time Inc., \nexclusively provides the associated warranties and service agreements to ensure long-term functionality for \nauthorized users. Resale dealers or distributors are not authorized by the OM. \nThe Government does intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 \n\n \nInterested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via \nemail Darlene.o.chinea-reed@nasa.gov, michael.r.thomas@nasa.gov or wade.s.amis@nasa.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. \nCST on January 19, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining \nwhether or not to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to \ncompete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within \nthe discretion of the Government. \n\n \nNASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this \nacquisition can be found at Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf or \nhttps://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf . \n"} Solicitation Number: 80MSFC26Q0001 Type: Presolicitation Base Type: Presolicitation NAICS: 334111 Classification Code: DH10 Response Deadline: 2026-01-19T17:00:00-06:00 Office Address: HUNTSVILLE, AL Place of Performance: Huntsville, Alabama, 35812 POC: Darlene Chinea-Reed, darlene.o.chinea-reed@nasa.gov POC: Michael Thomas, michael.r.thomas@nasa.gov {"description":" NASA/MSFC has a requirement for the procurement of Concurrent Real-Time Information Technology (IT) Annual \nMaintenance and Warranty Renewal package (covers 678 Concurrent NASA owned IT units). The renewal is a \ncommercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) subscription which includes the hardware “return-to-factory” service with \nRedHawk Linux software maintenance. \n\n \nUnder the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(g), as implemented by, and using the procedures of, Federal Acquisition \nRegulation (FAR) subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. \n1901, NASA/MSFC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the IT Annual Maintenance/Warranty Renewal \nfrom the Original Manufacturer (OM), Concurrent Real-Time Inc. The OM, Concurrent Real-Time Inc., and sole \ndistributor/supplier of the IT units which include proprietary hardware and software (RedHawk Linux real-time \noperating system) used by NASA for system testing and development. The OM, Concurrent Real-Time Inc., \nexclusively provides the associated warranties and service agreements to ensure long-term functionality for \nauthorized users. Resale dealers or distributors are not authorized by the OM. \nThe Government does intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 \n\n \nInterested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via \nemail Darlene.o.chinea-reed@nasa.gov, michael.r.thomas@nasa.gov or wade.s.amis@nasa.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. \nCST on January 19, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining \nwhether or not to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to \ncompete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within \nthe discretion of the Government. \n\n \nNASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this \nacquisition can be found at Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf or \nhttps://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf . \n"}