SAM #80NSSC26936220Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement: Hi-Nicalon™ Silicon Carbide Fiber for SR1-Freedom Propulsion Testing

NASA is seeking to procure Hi-Nicalon™ high-performance, continuous silicon carbide fiber for advanced aerospace applications. - Government Buyer: - Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Sub-agencies: Langley Research Center, NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - Office: Procurement Specialist (Shanna L. Patterson) - OEMs and Vendors: - OEM: COI Ceramics, Inc. (sole U.S. distributor and manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - 50 spools of Hi-Nicalon™ high-performance, continuous silicon carbide fiber - Manufacturer part number: NLH107 - Total quantity: 5.5 kg of fiber - Used for encapsulating structures in the SR1-Freedom nuclear electric propulsion vehicle ground testing - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement: Only Hi-Nicalon™ fiber from COI Ceramics, Inc. will be accepted - Delivery location: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA - Lead time: 5-6 weeks after release from Defense Logistics Agency stockpile - Timely delivery is critical to meet ground testing milestones for the SR1-Freedom vehicle - No substitutions or alternate manufacturers permitted

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** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for (50) spools of Hi-Nicalon™ high-performance, continuous silicon carbide fiber (equivalent to 5.5 kg of fiber). Manufacturer Part # is NLH107.  

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