MSE Lite Assembly FPGA

This contract is a sole source acquisition under FAR 12.102(a) for 40 units of the PolarFire™ Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with part number MPF300TS-FC784M, manufactured by Microchip Technology Inc., to support the NASA MSE Lite Project. The procurement is non-competitive due to the unique technical specifications of the FPGA, which include a 784-BBGA/FCBGA package, an operating temperature range of –55°C to 125°C, and integration requirements specific to the existing SCALPSS MSE-Lite system. No alternative supplier can meet these requirements without extensive re-engineering and schedule disruption exceeding six months, making Microchip Technology Inc. the sole qualified provider. The contract is governed under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition, with delivery scheduled 16 weeks after order placement to NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. A Certificate of Conformance must accompany each unit to verify compliance with electrical, thermal, and mechanical specifications, though no detailed packaging, preservation, or labeling standards are specified beyond general expectations for ESD-sensitive components. The NASA Shared Services Center, located at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, is the contracting office with Shanna L. Patterson as the primary point of contact. The solicitation was posted on May 6, 2026, with responses due by May 8, 2026, and submissions must be made via email. No pricing data is provided in the documentation, and while the NASA FAR Supplement clause 1852.215-84 (Ombudsman) applies to support dispute resolution, no other clauses, certifications, socioeconomic designations, or option quantities are included. The acquisition reflects a direct, non-competitive pathway to ensure mission continuity without introducing risk from vendor transition.