SAM #80NSSC26937811Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement of Aerogel-Embedded Textiles for Cryogenic Tank Insulation

NASA is seeking to procure advanced aerogel-embedded textile materials for use in cryogenic storage systems for space and aeronautics applications. - Agency: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), for NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) - Intended procurement is a sole source to LUKLA, INC. for Solarcore Textile (polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar, 0.8mm thick) - LUKLA, INC. is identified as the sole OEM for this specific textile - Additional requirement for polyimide aerogel embedded fabric from Solarcore, LLC for advanced cryogenic tank insulation - Used for multi-layer insulation of tanks storing liquid hydrogen, oxygen, methane, and other propellants - Key requirements: - Flexible for wrapping curved tanks - Low density (90%) - Low thermal conductivity - Durable from cryogenic to elevated aerospace temperatures - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - NAICS code: 314999 - Delivery required within 45 days from contract award - NASA invites capability statements from interested parties, but intends to proceed sole source unless alternatives are identified

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Solarcore Textile (0.8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar). 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to   LUKLA, INC.  under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   LUKLA, INC.  is the sole provider of Solarcore Textile (0.8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar)

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 Commercialitems or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 314999.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/23/2026. 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 .

Primary Point of Contact:

McKenzie Hanson

Procurement Specialist

McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov

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