Multi-channel interface modules and cable assembly

NON-COMPETITIVE SYNOPSIS ***PLEASE CONTACT KELCEY EDDINGS WITH ANY TECHNICAL QUESTIONS OR TO SUBMIT CAPABILITIES TO KELCEY.A.EDDINGS@NASA.GOV *** NASA/MSFC has a requirement for the multi-channel interface module, PCIE4L-1553-4D-002, multi-channel interface module, PCIE4L-1553-4F-A-002, and 1553 cable assembly, SCSI-1553-4-AUX01 in support of the avionics system testing and development within the Integrated Avionics Test Facilities (IATF) labs which includes the System Integration Labs (SIL), the Software Development Facilities (SDF), and the System Integration Test Facilities (SITF). The PCIE4L-1553 interface modules and cable assemblies are proprietary to Alta Data Technologies. Alta Data Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells the PCIE4L-1553 interface modules and cable assemblies. They are the sole manufacturer and North American distributor. The AltaDT PCIE4L-1553 interface modules provide four channels of dual redundant MIL-STD-1553 with dual function Bus Controller/Monitor (BC/Mon) or Multi Remote Terminal/ Monitor (mRT/Mon) capability. These interface modules come with the proprietary advanced, modular software package, AltaAPI TM. AltaDT products are deployed throughout the IATF labs, test and development lines with an established compatibility with the real-time operating system computers, other hardware, and written software code that must be maintained. NASA/MSFC intends to procure these items from Alta Data Technologies (AltaDT) on a sole source basis. The Government intends to acquire this commercial item using FAR Part 12. All contractual and technical questions must be in writing e-mail to Kelcey Eddings at kelcey.a.eddings@nasa.gov no later than March 12, 2018 by 12:00 P.M. CST. Telephone questions shall not be accepted. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact (KELCEY.A.EDDINGS@NASA.GOV) no later than March 14, 2018 by 4:00 p.m. CST. 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. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . ***PLEASE CONTACT KELCEY EDDINGS WITH ANY TECHNICAL QUESTIONS OR TO SUBMIT CAPABILITIES TO KELCEY.A.EDDINGS@NASA.GOV ***