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NASA Sole Source Procurement: Thrust Measurement System for Test Stand 406

NASA's White Sands Test Facility is seeking a new Thrust Measurement System (TMS) for Test Stand 406 to support critical rocket propulsion testing, including for Lunar Lander and Boeing Starliner missions. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - White Sands Test Facility, Propulsion Test Office - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - OEM Highlight: - FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, INC. is identified as the sole source provider for the TMS - Products/Services Requested: - Thrust Measurement System (TMS) capable of measuring up to 200-lbf thrust with 0.15% accuracy - Dual bridge load cells with PT02E-10-6P connector - Field-replaceable load and calibration cells - Universal flexures and specified safety factors - Compatible with hypergolic propellants and operation at 0.1 psia (vacuum-rated) - Integrated pneumatically actuated calibration system - Remote control, nitrogen supply (max 250 PSIG), automated calibration software, 19-inch rack mountable control system in NEMA 14 enclosure - Cabling, mounting hardware, and thruster interface specifications - Two-part epoxy hypergolic resistant paint (Sherwin-Williams specified) - Load cell mating connector (PT06E-10-6P-SR) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must withstand vacuum and hypergolic propellant environments - Third-party weld inspections per ASTM E1444 - Strict compliance with OSHA and NASA safety standards - Sole source justification due to unique compatibility and mission-critical requirements - Period of Performance: - Final design by September 30, 2026 - Hardware procurement by November 30, 2026 - Installation, integration, and validation by January 31, 2027 - Estimated delivery lead-time through March 31, 2027

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** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for Thrust Measurement System for Test Stand 406

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