Pacific Instruments DAS Hardware

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Information Technology Procurement Office is procuring additional Pacific Instruments 6000 Series Data Acquisition System (DAS) hardware under solicitation 80TECH26F0072 through a Limited-Sources Justification, authorizing a sole-source award to Pacific Instruments, Inc. This procurement is necessary to expand the existing Enhanced Digital Access Communications System (EDACS) at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, ensuring seamless integration with current proprietary hardware that includes unique chassis architecture, signal timing, filtering, and synchronization protocols. The justification, grounded in FAR 8.401(b) and GSAM 538.7104-4(b)(1), asserts that the hardware is peculiar to one manufacturer and that no alternative supplier can provide compatible equipment without introducing unacceptable technical, safety, and programmatic risks, including potential loss of life or mission failure. The DAS units must adhere strictly to NASA’s SSP NASA-SOMD-HSCD-M-3159 standard for signal integrity and safety, and third-party distribution is prohibited as Pacific Instruments does not authorize resellers. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price delivery order under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule GS-07F-038CA, with delivery expected within 90 days of award at the Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. While no line-item pricing, contract value, or detailed payment instructions are provided, the procurement meets a minimum guarantee requirement under the FSS Blanket Purchase Agreement. Packaging and labeling must preserve the hardware’s integrity and maintain traceability to the original manufacturer, though specific materials like anti-static packaging are not mandated. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the final performance location, with government oversight ensuring compliance with proprietary specifications and safety protocols. No competitive evaluation factors, formal attachments, contract clauses, or offeror certifications are included, as the justification is based entirely on the unique, non-interchangeable nature of the hardware. The contracting office, located in Greenbelt, Maryland, is led by Kimberly Sandoz as the primary point of contact, and the acquisition is governed by NASA-specific standards rather than military or industry-wide specifications like MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-130.