SAM #80NSSC26937849Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement of 15 Custom Composite Rotor Blades from Sensenich Technologies, Inc.

NASA Ames Research Center is seeking to procure 15 composite rotor blades for the ROAMX Hover Test Stand performance testing. - The procurement will be a sole source contract awarded to Sensenich Technologies, Inc., the identified sole provider of these blades. - The requirement is for three sets of rotor blades (5 blades per set), each with specific or to-be-determined structural properties: - First set: 5 blades with a 45-degree outboard ply orientation - Second and third sets: 5 blades each, with structural adjustments to be determined based on test results and contractor discussions - Sensenich will manufacture the blades using existing molds and NASA-provided ply layup instructions. - The first set must be delivered within 15 weeks of contract award; all 15 blades must be delivered within 8 months. - The procurement is classified under NAICS code 336413 and will be handled as a commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12. - No specific part numbers are provided; the procurement is for custom-fabricated composite rotor blades. - Sensenich Technologies, Inc. is the only OEM/vendor mentioned. - The work will be performed at NASA Ames Research Center.

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Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 15 composite rotor blades. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to   SENSENICH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.   2008 Wood CT  Plant City, Florida 33563-6305 United States    under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   SENSENICH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.   is the sole provider of 15 composite rotor blades.

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

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 336413.

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 7/17/2026. 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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