MTS Software Support Plan Renewal

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for MTS Software Support Plan Renewal. The agency intends to issue a sole source contract to MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION, as they have been determined to be the sole provider of this service. The procurement will be conducted by NASA/NSSC, with performance located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The government intends to acquire commercial items/services under FAR Part 12.

• MTS Software Support Plan Renewal.

• Sole source contract to MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION.

• NAICS Code: 541511.

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

• Deadline for submissions: Not later than 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 6/8/2026.

• Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The government reserves the discretion to not compete the effort.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• This notice is for a sole source determination, with potential for full and open competition based on submitted capabilities.

• NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Information on the Center Ombudsman can be found at the provided link.

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

Marshall Space Flight Center requires the renewal of MTS Software Support for AeroPro and 793 Software products. These products support the development and analysis of multiple test systems.

• Software Support Plan (SSP) Year 1 includes:

  • SSP AEROPRO & 793; Part # MESSAFTPC; Qty 8
  • Software Support Plan 793 Software with MPT; Part # MESFTGT; Qty 1
  • Software Support Plan 793 Software with MPT; Part # MESFTSE; Qty 2

• Place of Performance: Marshall Space Flight Center, Martin Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35808

• Period of Performance: 03/01/2026 – 02/28/2027

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Recommendation and Determination to solicit from one source or brand name. It outlines the justification for a sole-source procurement or a brand-name-only acquisition.

• The primary focus is on the acquisition of supplies or services determined to be reasonably available from only one source or manufacturer.

• Specifically, it addresses the need for MTS Software Support Plan Renewal for AeroPro and 793 Software products.

• The software suite is integrated and has been utilized for over 10 years for complex analysis of test systems.

• The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 03/01/2026 – 02/28/2027.

• The total estimated cost is to be entered.

• This document serves as a justification for a sole-source/brand-name acquisition, implying that a traditional solicitation with multiple bidders may not be pursued.

• The document explicitly states that competition is impractical.

• The rationale for sole-sourcing is based on the unique characteristics of the items/services and market research.

• The impact of using another vendor/brand is significant, including potential system failures, work stoppages, mission delays, data loss, and increased costs for file conversion.

• The document references the need to answer specific questions regarding the reasons for the sole-source/brand-name selection and the impact of using an alternative.