EKO Solar Tracker System

NASA’s National Space Science Center (NSSC) is seeking a sole‑source award for the EKO solar tracker system to be installed at the Langley Research Center. The agency will accept capability statements from interested vendors by the deadline, but will not consider price quotes. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (commercial items) and FAR 12.102(a) authority, indicating that EKO Instruments USA Inc. is the only source for this equipment. The effort involves delivering, installing, and supporting a commercial solar‑tracker system that meets NASA’s technical specifications for research‑facility power generation. • Sole‑source contract to EKO Instruments USA Inc. (San Jose, CA) • NAICS 334516 – Photographic, Optical, and Electro‑Optical Equipment Manufacturing • Submission of capability/qualification statements only (no price quotes) by 4 p.m. CST, 8/31/2026 • Performance location: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA • Procurement under FAR Part 12 (commercial items) • Contact: Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist II (NASA)