Parraid X-5000 w/ Omega NExT software license

The contract solicitation for the Paraid X-5000-1BD-002 Compact 1U Decom Processing Unit and the OMEGA-NEXT Professional software license bundle (NEXT-PRO-02) is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334118, with a firm-fixed-price structure and a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. The solicitation mandates delivery of exactly one unit of each item to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, no later than February 1, 2027, under FOB Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance occurring at that location. All quotes must be submitted exclusively in PDF format via email to Cara Craft at NASA Shared Services Center by July 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time; submissions in any other format will be rejected outright. Vendors must provide manufacturer proof of pricing and reseller authorization, and the contract value is not predetermined, with the final price to be determined upon award and explicitly noted as TBD in the contract clause. The contract imposes stringent compliance obligations, including adherence to export control regulations under ITAR and EAR, requiring licenses for hardware, technical data, software, and technical assistance, particularly where foreign persons are involved or work is performed on-site at NASA facilities. Contractor personnel must undergo Personal Identity Verification under HSPD-12 for facility access, and all employees must be informed of whistleblower protections. Unauthorized release of sensitive information is prohibited, and duty-free entry must be claimed and documented for any imported goods. The contractor is also required to maintain SAM.gov registration, provide a valid CAGE code, and self-certify small business status. While no formal packaging, preservation, or marking standards are detailed, all shipments must be clearly labeled with “UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT” and the contracting agency’s name, include the contract number, delivery address, and carrier details, and support duty-free entry claims. No government property is to be furnished, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are required. There are no option periods, key personnel requirements, or organizational conflict of interest clauses specified, and no evaluation factors beyond technical acceptability and lowest price are provided.