Modicon Schneider Electric Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the procurement of Modicon M580 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Equipment for the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). This procurement is set aside for small businesses.

• The primary requirement is for Schneider Electric Modicon M580 PLC Equipment.

• A detailed list of specific part numbers, quantities, and descriptions is provided in Section 1.

• The distributor must be Authorized/Certified through the Schneider Electric Alliance Industrial Automation Distributor (IAD) program. Verification is required.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be firm-fixed-price based on Section 10.

• Period of Performance: 30 days ARO (After Receipt of Order), with a need "As soon as possible".

• Place of Performance: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), Cleveland, OH.

• Quote Submission Deadline: April 7, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. CT.

• Submission Method: Email to Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov.

• Quote Validity: 30 days unless otherwise stated.

• Technical and contractual questions due by April 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m. CT via email only.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers must demonstrate satisfactory fulfillment of all requirements.

• Required Quote Information: Cage Code, UEI #, ARO delivery time/Lead Time, shipping information (if applicable), and any discounts.

• This procurement is set aside for small business.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• The government will not pay with a Credit Card.

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR and NFS clauses by reference, including those related to duty-free entry, place of manufacture, and terms and conditions for commercial items.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This requirement is for the acquisition of Schneider Hardware for NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC).

• The distributor must be Authorized/Certified through the Schneider Electric Alliance Industrial Automation Distributor (IAD) program. Verification can be confirmed at https://www.se.com/us/en/partners/distributors/industrial-automation/.

• The document lists specific Schneider Electric hardware parts, including part numbers, original equipment manufacturer, and detailed descriptions.

• Period of Performance: 30 days ARO (After Receipt of Order).

• Need By: As soon as possible.

• Place of Performance: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), 21000 Brookpark Rd, Bldg 14 Rm 111, Cleveland, OH 44135.

• The distributor must be an authorized Schneider Electric IAD.

• Specific hardware components are detailed, including backplanes, communication modules, cord sets, power supply modules, processor modules, and various input/output modules.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name for the acquisition of Modicon M580 PLC Equipment. The justification is that competition is impractical due to the need for compatibility and uniformity with existing GRC facilities and the current PLC system, as well as to minimize spare parts and facilitate cross-training.

• Acquisition of Modicon Schneider Electric PLC equipment.

• The procurement is to ensure compatibility and uniformity among GRC facilities and the current PLC system.

• Minimizing the number of spares needed and allowing for cross-training center-wide are key benefits.

• The document indicates a recommendation for a sole source negotiation with vendors who can provide the specified brand name.

• The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is stated as two to three weeks after procurement.

• Not applicable, as this document is a determination for sole source procurement.

• The procurement is recommended for sole source or brand name.

• The distributor must be Authorized/Certified through the Schneider Electric Alliance Industrial Automation Distributor (IAD) program.

• Verification of authorized distributors can be confirmed at https://www.se.com/us/en/partners/distributors/industrial-automation/.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Modicon Schneider Electric Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment. This notice is to determine if other responsible sources exist for this requirement. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO, as they have been determined to be the sole provider of this equipment. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

• Modicon Schneider Electric Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) equipment.

• Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 335999.

• Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact.

• Deadline for submission: Not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 3/30/2026.

• Submitted capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• This is a sole source notice to determine if other responsible sources exist. The government reserves the right to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis.

• NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman contact information is provided.

• Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist (laura.a.quave@nasa.gov, 228-813-6420).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for the acquisition of specific Schneider Hardware for the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The document details a list of hardware components, including:

• Rack enclosures and backplanes
• Ethernet modules
• Various cord sets (standard and shielded)
• Protective covers
• Input/Output modules (RIO, Analog, Discrete)
• Processor modules
• Power supply modules

Each item is specified with a quantity, part number, and a description of its characteristics.

• Period of Performance: 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), with a need as soon as possible.
• Place of Performance: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), 21000 Brookpark Rd, Bldg 14 Rm 111, Cleveland, OH 44135.

No specific staffing, certification, security, or compliance obligations are detailed in this document beyond the acquisition of the specified hardware.