SAM #80JSC026RLC

NASA JSC Sole Source Procurement of Amtec Reefing Line Cutters for Parachute Systems

NASA Johnson Space Center is seeking to procure specialized reefing line cutters for parachute deployment systems, with a focus on stringent quality and safety requirements. - Government Buyer: - NASA, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Amtec Corp (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Products Requested: - 100 units of 8-second reefing line cutters - 100 units of 16-second reefing line cutters - Cutter, Reefing Line, Lanyard Actuated (Amtec Corp P/N SLH26151700-3XX) - Notable Requirements: - All cutters must have undergone system level parachute deployment qualification testing - Strict quality controls, safety, traceability, and government source inspection are required - Deliverables include pyrotechnic devices, radiographic images, and detailed documentation - Emphasis on production design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and lot acceptance reviews - Delivery and Place of Performance: - NASA Johnson Space Center, 2101 NASA Parkway, Bldg. 420, Houston, TX 77058

Description

NASA/Johnson Space Center (JSC) has a requirement for 100 8-second and 100 16-second reefing line cutters that have been subjected to system level parachute deployment qualification testing.

NASA/JSC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the items from Amtec Corp under the authority of FAR 6.103-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12.   

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to John Leppala at john.leppala@nasa.gov not later than 5:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on June 4, 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: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf

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