SAM #80NSSC26933559Q

NASA Sole Source PSL 40k Thrust Stand Refurbishment Design Study

NASA is seeking a vendor for a PSL 40k Thrust Stand Refurbishment Design Study, primarily as a sole source to FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, INC. - The procurement is managed by the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) and will be performed at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) and Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility. - The requirement is for engineering services under NAICS 541330, with no hardware part numbers or quantities specified. - The design study includes: - Disassembly and inspection of the existing 40k thrust stand (provided by NASA) - Three costed options: mechanical repairs, hydraulic system upgrades, and automation enhancements - Deliverables: three separate quotes for the options - Compatibility with the 50k thrust stand interface and calibration cart - NASA is accepting capability statements from other organizations to determine if competition is possible, but currently identifies FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, INC. as the sole provider. - The period of performance is July 1, 2026, to October 23, 2026. - Work will be performed at NASA Glenn Research Center and Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility, with the contracting office at NASA Shared Services Center, Stennis Space Center, MS.

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Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for PSL 40k Thrust Stand Refurbishment Design Study. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to   FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, INC. dba   FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INC 4701 E Hunter AVE  Anaheim, California 92807-1940 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, INC. dba   FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INC is the sole provider of PSL 40k Thrust Stand Refurbishment Design Study.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541330.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/2/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NASA FAR Supplement 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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