SAM #80JSC026Q0005

NASA Seeks Proprietary Marotta MV130X Valves and MFV400 Regulator Modification Plan for Artemis Testing

NASA Johnson Space Center is procuring specialized hardware and engineering services to support Artemis mission testing at Glenn Research Center: - Government Buyer: - NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC), with procurement supporting NASA Glenn Research Center - OEM Highlight: - Marotta Controls Inc. is the sole source and OEM for both the MV130X valves and MFV400 Regulator modifications - Products/Services Requested: - Two (2) modified MV130X solenoid valves (part number: MV130X) - Must feature PTFE or equivalent MAPTIS A-rated seals (replacing Vespel) for hypergolic exposure - Includes functional testing and acceptance test documentation - Designed for high-pressure helium regulation in in-space vehicle applications - Development plan for modifications to the MFV400 Regulator - Must address recommendation #1 in NESC-TI-20-01535 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All items are proprietary to Marotta Controls Inc., which holds exclusive rights to technical data and manufacturing processes - No other supplier can legally or technically provide or modify these products for NASA - Delivery and performance are critical to support Artemis mission timelines - NAICS code: 332912 (Valve and Valve Fitting Manufacturing) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH - Contracting office at NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX

Description

NASA/JSC has a requirement for a QTY of two (2) modified MV130X valves and a development plan for modifications to the MFV400 Regulator. 

NASA/JSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MAROTTA CONTROLS INC, 78 Boonton AVE Montville, New Jersey 07045 United States, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that MAROTTA CONTROLS INC is the sole provider of MV130X valves and MFV400 Regulator. These items are needed for testing at Glenn Research Center.  Delays in procuring these items will impact Artemis mission needs.  The vendor, Marotta Controls, Inc. maintains exclusive control of the technical data, specifications, drawings, and manufacturing processes associated with this hardware. Because the vendor holds all rights to the proprietary design and data, no other supplier can legally or technically produce, modify, or support this hardware for NASA to assess.

The Government intends to acquire a commercial product or service using FAR Part 12.

The NAICS Code for this requirement is 332912.

Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to andrea.browne-1@nasa.gov not later than 5:00PM Central Standard Time on May 26, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A determination 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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