Science and Exploration

NASA Suddenly Has A Need For Fancy Interactive Displays

By Keith Cowing
May 24, 2013
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NASA GSFC Solicitation: MT-50 Touch Table

“NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Ideum Inc. Competition is impractical because the Table was developed and designed by Ideum and other tables did not meet the needed standards.”

NASA GSFC Solicitation: MT-50 Touch Table

“NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Ideum Inc. Competition is impractical because the Table was developed and designed by Ideum and other tables did not meet the needed standards.”

NASA GSFC Solicitation: Magic Planet Tabletop With 18 and 24in Sphere

“NASA/GSFC has a requirement for QTY1, Magic Planet Tabletop with 18″ and 24″ sphere. NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Global Imagination. Based on market research competition is impractical because Global Imagination is the sole supplier of the Magic Planet Sphere.”

NASA GSFC Solicitation: Magic Planet Tabletop With 18in Sphere

“NASA/GSFC has a requirement for QTY2, Magic Planet Tabletop with 18″ sphere. NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Global Imagination. Competition is impractical because based on market research Global Imagination is the sole supplier of the Magic Planet.”

NASA KSC Solicitation: Science on a Sphere Hardware and Accessories

“NASA/KSC has a requirement for computer hardware and accessories to operate Science on a Sphere (see attachment for items details). Science On a Sphere(R) is a large visualization system that uses computers and video projectors to display animated data onto the outside of a sphere. According to FAR 13.106-1(b) (1) the parts are deemed available from only one responsible source (Brand Name) and no other type of supplies will satisfy NASAs requirements. The brands specified for each item are the only brands acceptable to guarantee a fully functional system.”

NASA DFRC Solicitation: Magic Planet Digital Video Globe

“The specifications are: Require two digital video globes that allow the projection of data sets on globes in real time. Such data sets include things such as global climate patterns, natural disasters, earth observing, etc. One each 16″ globe will be portable. The portable sphere will have a travelling case, notebook computer, portable base, LCD Touch monitor, and a dual display video card. One each 24″ sphere will be stationary. The stationary sphere will have software and content development tools, desktop computer with wireless keyboard and mouse, pedestal base, and a touch screen kiosk including 19″ monitor with speakers.”

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