Agency-Wide AppArmor Software Renewal
Updated
Special Notice from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, for work in Washington, District of Columbia. Due Nov 13, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-6), 14 days left.
| Solicitation number | 80TECH27QA014 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Office | NASA It Procurement Office |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Software Publishers (513210) |
| Product or service code | DA10 |
| Place of performance | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Posted | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 13, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-6) (14 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: District of Columbia Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
NASA/ Information Technology Procurement Office (ITPO) has a requirement for AppArmor Safety Recurring License Renewal. NASA/ ITPO intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the items from from Motorola Solutions, 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 Caitlin Poulton [email protected] not later than 5:00 PM CT on Friday, November 13, 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 : hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/...
Contracting contact
- Caitlin Poulton · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 513210, a business counts as small if it has no more than $47.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for software publishers work, who also hold NASA contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
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About the buyer
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration awarded $16.6 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were California Institute Of Technology, The Boeing Company and Blue Origin, LLC. See what NASA is buying now.
Software Publishers contracts right now
There are 57 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 513210), 26 posted in the last 7 days; 44% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Navy and National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Most of the work with a stated place is in District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland. A notice in this trade gives a median of 10 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 15 days.
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From the award notices agencies publish.