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59--COMPUTER INTERFACE HARDWARE AND ELECTRONICS BOARDS

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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is seeking to procure a range of computer interface hardware and electronics boards primarily from National Instruments to replicate existing burn-in stations used for screening and evaluating Laser Diode Array (LDA) performance. The contract includes multiple specific items such as shielded I/O connector blocks, GPIB and digital camera extension cables, digital multimeter trigger cables, PXI image acquisition modules, flex digital multimeters, ethernet controllers, GPIB-USB interfaces, PXI chassis, data acquisition modules, shielded cables, and a core controller with Windows XP operating system. These components are essential for maintaining a fully automated and autonomous setup integrated with custom software, with the objective of avoiding downtime and communication issues that could arise from incorporating equipment from different vendors. The delivery schedule requires fulfillment within 20 calendar days after receipt of order. The procurement process is governed under FAR 13.106 due to the acquisition being determined as reasonably available from a single source, reflecting the substantial prior investment in integrating these specific parts. Although non-compulsory, interested parties may submit their qualifications by a specified deadline for consideration of a competitive procurement; however, the government retains discretion on whether to compete the acquisition. Oral communications will not be accepted, and an ombudsman has been designated to oversee the process. This procurement aligns with specialized technical needs to assure compatibility and minimize operational disruptions.

General Info

NASA GSFC seeks National Instruments hardware for LDA burn-in stations, delivery in 20 days, single-source procurement.

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334119 - Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing

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PostedJul 21

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Full Description

NASA GSFC has a requirement for computer interface hardware and electronics boards.Description of Deliverables:Item 1)Six (6), SCB-68 Noise Rejecting shielded I/O connector blocks; Part # 776844-01Item 2)Two (2), X13 GPIB Cable, Micro D25 to shielded cable/standard connector; Part #183285-02Item 3)Two (2), IMAQ digital camera extension cable, 4m 4m extension cable for digitalcamera and IMAQ and 1424 and 1422 hardware; Part # 184743-04Item 4)Seven (7), Digital multimeter trigger cable, 9 pin DIN to 2BNC; Part # 184931-0R5Item 5)Two (2), NI PXI-1422, 16-bit LVDS Image acquisition; Part # 777933-02Item 6)(Seven) 7, NI PXI-4070 6 1/2 digit flex DMM (1.8 MS/s digitizer, 300 V, 1A); Part#778274-01Item 7) Two (2), NI PXI-8231, GBIT ethernet controller, for Windows; Part # 778657-01Item 8) Seven (7), GPIB-USB-HS, NI-488.2 for Windows Vsta/2000/XP; Part # 778927-01Item 9) One (1), NI PXI-1042Q Quiet 8-slot chassis; Part # 778636-02Item 10) Seven (7), NI PXI-6250, M series DAQ (16 analog inputs, 25 digital I/O withNIDAQm x driver software; Part # 779116-01Item 11) Seven (7), SHC68-68 EPM shielded cable, 68 D-type to 68 VHDCI offset, 2m; Part #192061-02Item 12) Seven (7), NI PXI-1033 chassis, integrated MXI Express, 5 peripheral slots 1Port PCle, 3m Cable; Part # 779756-01Item 13) one(1) NI PXI-8108 Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz controller with Windows Vista (downgradedto Windows XP); Part # 780446-01Delivery Schedule: 20 calendar days after receipt of order.NASA's GSFC intends to purchase the computer interface hardware and electronics boardsfor National Instruments. The computer interface hardware and electronics boards will beused to duplicate existing burn-in stations that will be used o screen and evaluate theLDA performance. The branch has made a substantial investment (integration and softwaredevelopment) to incorporate the specific parts in a fully automated and autonomous setup.Similar equipment from different vendors may cause substantial downtime andmiscommunication between equipment.The authority is FAR 13.106, for the acquisition of supplies and services determined tobe reasonable available from one source.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 4:00PM EST on August 4, 2009. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose ofdetermining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Adetermination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and opencompetition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretionof the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.An ombudsman has been appointed-See NASA Specific Note "B".Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URL links below.