The PSI MSE Lite needs the following FPGAs for the fabrication of the MSE Lite payload.
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), through its Shared Services Center, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of PolarFire™ Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). These FPGAs are required for the fabrication of the PSI MSE Lite payload. This is a Full & Open procurement. Quotes are due by April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
NASA requires 25 units of the PolarFire™ Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) IC 388 (Part No. MPF300TS-FC784M). Key requirements include:
- All items must be filled from a single lot with a single lot date code.
- Purchases must be made directly from authorized distributors.
- A Certificate of Conformance is required with the purchase.
- Delivery is required by March 9, 2026.
Contract Details
This is an RFQ, implying a contract award will follow. The requirement is designated as a "Brand Name" procurement. Delivery terms are FOB Destination. The NAICS code associated with this procurement is 334413 (Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: April 3, 2026, by 12:00 PM CT.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted in writing (email) to Sara Jusino-Terry at sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.
- Quote Content: Submitted quotes must list two points of contact, including name, phone number, and email address.
- Technical/Contractual Questions Due: March 16, 2026, by 12:00 PM CT, via email to sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from further consideration.
Eligibility & Important Notes
- Procurement Type: Full & Open.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.
- Required Provisions: Offerors must complete and return specific provisions, including 52.204-24 and 52.204-26, related to telecommunications and video surveillance services/equipment.