Opportunity

SAM #80NSSC26933381Q

NASA Procurement: Injection Molded Pressure Bubbles and Protective Visors for Spacesuit Helmets

Buyer

NASA Shared Services Center

Posted

June 01, 2026

Respond By

June 04, 2026

Identifier

80NSSC26933381Q

NAICS

332510, 326199, 339115, 336419, 339999

NASA is seeking injection molded pressure bubbles and protective visors for spacesuit helmets, with a focus on prototype development and manufacturing for the xEMU spacesuit. - Government Buyer: - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), with technical oversight by the Crew and Thermal Systems Divisions Space Suit and Crew Survival Systems Branch - Contracting office at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi; primary place of performance and delivery at NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas - OEMs and Vendors: - THREE-DIMENSIONAL SERVICES, INC. (potential sole source supplier for pressure bubbles) - Products/Services Requested: - Injection Molded Pressure Bubbles for Spacesuit Helmets - No part number or quantity specified in summary; referenced as a commercial item - Protective Visor Prototypes for xEMU spacesuit - 20 units required - Must meet strict requirements for imperfection limits, haze, visible light transmission, refractive power, and impact resistance - Mold Design and Build Services - Includes mold design presentation, process control plan, and delivery of an Acceptance Data Package with material certifications and inspection records - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery of 20 high-quality Protective Visor prototypes within 6 months from award - Monthly status meetings, mold design presentations, and process control documentation required - All hardware to be delivered to NASA Johnson Space Center - Sole source intent for pressure bubbles, but competition may be considered if capability is demonstrated

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