SAM #80NSSC26929811Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement of Ortho Fabric Rolls for Space Suit Development

NASA is conducting a sole source procurement for advanced Ortho Fabric rolls to support lunar dust tolerant materials development for space suits. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), Stennis Space Center, MS - Place of performance: NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX - OEM Highlight: - Fabric Development Inc is the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of the requested Ortho Fabric, with over 40 years of flight heritage and proprietary textile technology. - Products Requested: - Ortho Fabric Style #116 (certified for Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) suits) - 1 roll (50 yards) - Part number: Style #116 - ePTFE, Nomex, and Kevlar dual-face weave - Ortho Fabric, higher-denier style (pattern TBD: grid or stripe with Electrostatic Discharge yarns) - 1 roll (25 yards) - Pattern (grid or stripe) to be determined based on testing; vendors to quote higher cost option - Includes requirement for test data on tensile strength upon delivery - Unique Requirements: - Only Fabric Development Inc can supply the proprietary Ortho Fabric meeting NASA's specifications - Separate shipments required for each roll - Test data on tensile strength must be provided with delivery - Ensures continuity, quality, and avoids costly requalification or schedule delays - Estimated lead time for delivery is 12-16 weeks after receipt of raw materials

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** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for 2 rolls of ortho fabric styles 116 and TBD

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