RTI Connext Site License Renewal
NASA is seeking a sole-source renewal of an RTI Connext site software license for its own use, and will only consider capability statements to decide whether to compete the procurement.
⚑ Federal procurement notice, not a grant. · Sole-source intent to Real-Time Innovations, Inc. under FAR 6.103-1/FAR Part 12. · Responses are capability statements only; no direct university application implied. · NASA may decide whether to compete after reviewing responses.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 20 weak | prototyping/demonstration stage |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
NASA/ Information Technology Procurement Office (ITPO) has a requirement for RTI Connext Site License Renewal. NASA/ ITPO intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the items from Real-Time Innovations, Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 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 terri.c.ratcliff@nasa.gov and lance.s.neumaster@nasa.gov not later than 4:00 PM CT on Saturday, November 7, 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
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Presolicitation. Organization: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / NASA IT PROCUREMENT OFFICE.
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