# Training course entitled "Introduction to QualNet/Exata Simulations.

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/80nssc25896153q

- Solicitation number: 80NSSC25896153Q
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Awarded to Keysight Technologies Inc.
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Contracting office: NASA Shared Services Center (80NSSC)
- NAICS: 611420 Computer Training
- Product or service code: U002 Personnel Testing
- County: El Paso County (FIPS 08041). https://abierto.us/counties/el-paso-county-co-08041
- City: Colorado Springs. https://abierto.us/cities/colorado-springs-co-0816000
- First posted: February 26, 2025
- Last posted: February 26, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a6c74753d0b940a5930b08465bff6b16/view

## Description

**Synopsis:** NASA/NSSC has a requirement for the training course entitled "Introduction to QualNet/Exata Simulations. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC is the sole provider of the training course entitled "Introduction to QualNet/Exata Simulations. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611420. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 2/28/2025.

Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .

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

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Keysight Technologies Inc. (UEI NNMLTBU9E5H3)
- Contract: 80NSSC25PA691, purchase order
- Obligated: $28,688.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 80NSSC25896153Q equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 80NSSC (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_80NSSC25PA691_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- February 26, 2025: Special notice, due February 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST. Notice a6c74753d0b940a5930b08465bff6b16. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a6c74753d0b940a5930b08465bff6b16/view

## Points of contact

- laura quave, laura.a.quave@nasa.gov, 2288136420

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