NTF BCRS Control Logix Purchase

This is a sole-source procurement under FAR 12.102(a) for ControlLogix automation components to be delivered to NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, to maintain compatibility with existing Rockwell Automation infrastructure at the National Transonic Facility. The contract, issued by the NASA Shared Services Center with a solicitation number of 80NSSC26939237Q and a response deadline of July 27, 2026, is awarded exclusively to Electrical Equipment Co. (EECO), the sole authorized distributor of Allen-Bradley PLC systems, ensuring technical interoperability, safety compliance, and long-term maintainability without requiring system re-engineering. The scope includes a list of specific commercial off-the-shelf components such as a ControlLogix 5590 Controller, AC Power Supply, Ethernet/IP Module, Analog and Digital I/O modules, and a PanelView Plus 7 Human-Machine Interface, all required to be genuine Allen-Bradley products with full functional integration by September 30, 2026. No pricing details are publicly disclosed in the solicitation despite references to an attached quote, and no contract value estimate is available. The delivery is FOB destination at Building 1206, with government acceptance occurring on-site following delivery. Packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are not specified, as the acquisition falls under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures, relying on manufacturer quality assurance rather than military standards. Evaluation is based solely on technical compatibility, vendor authorization, lifecycle support, and operational safety, with no competitive evaluation criteria or weighted factors applied due to the non-competitive nature of the procurement. All proposals must be submitted in writing via electronic mail to the designated contracting officer, Shanna Patterson, by the deadline, with no formal proposal format, page limits, or submission portal required. No additional clauses, representations, socioeconomic certifications, or accounting data are documented, and the contracting officer serves as the sole point of contact without a designated COR or COTR.