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Purchase of NightStar Tools software, NightStar Tools maintenance, iHawk system maintenance

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NASA Marshall Space Flight Center intends to procure 20 Information Technology software and rackmount system packages, including NightStar Tools and iHawk systems along with their respective yearly maintenance. These commercial-off-the-shelf subscriptions and hardware are essential for building the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle C-AR35 layout, testing hardware reductions for United Launch Alliance deployments, and troubleshooting system overruns within the Integrated Avionics Test Facilities labs. The government intends to award this as a sole source contract to Concurrent Real-Time Inc., the original manufacturer and exclusive supplier of the proprietary RedHawk Linux operating system and associated tools. This acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12 simplified procedures. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications to the designated points of contact by September 9, 2026, to determine if the procurement will be competed.

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NASA sole source procurement of 20 IT software and hardware packages from Concurrent Real-Time.

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Marshall Space Flight CenterView Agency

NAICS

334111 - Electronic Computer ManufacturingView NAICS

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AL, 35801, USA

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Concurrent+iHawk+and+RedHawk+Specifications.pdf

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
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OfficeHUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812, USA
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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
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Office AddressHUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812, USA
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NASA/MSFC has a requirement for the procurement of 20 Information Technology (IT) software and rackmount system packages (including the NightStar Tools, part numbers: WU1200-LDVF and WU1221-LDV; NightStar Tools yearly maintenance, part number: SW-YM; iHawk rackmount systems, part number: HR000-1R40N-4AZ10; and iHawk yearly maintenance, part number: HWSW-YM). The renewal is a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) subscription which includes the hardware “return-to-factory” service with RedHawk Linux software maintenance. The iHawk systems are needed to build the MPCV (Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle) C-AR35 layout to match the existing MPCV layouts. The RedHawk KVM-RT Config Tool and licenses will be used to test reducing physical hardware needed for ULA’s (United Launch Alliance) deployments. The NightStar software is needed to real-time troubleshoot and detect system overruns or interrupt conflicts in the Integrated Avionics Test Facilities (IATF) labs.


NASA/MSFC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the IT Annual Maintenance and NightStar Tools from the Original Manufacturer (OM), Concurrent Real-Time Inc. 800 NW 33RD ST Pompano Beach, Florida 33064-2046, United States under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures. Concurrent Real-Time Inc. is the sole distributor/supplier of the IT units which include proprietary hardware and software (RedHawk Linux real-time operating system and NightStar Tools) used by NASA for system testing and development. The OM, Concurrent Real-Time Inc., exclusively provides the associated warranties and service agreements to ensure long-term functionality for authorized users. The NightStar software is needed to real-time troubleshoot and detect system overruns or interrupt conflicts in the IATF labs. Resale dealers or distributors are not authorized by the OM.


The Government intends to acquire a commercial product or service using FAR Part 12.


Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Madison Brock, Madison.p.brock@nasa.gov, or Michael Thomas, michael.r.thomas@nasa.gov not later than 4:40 PM on September 9, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A decision by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.


NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf

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