SAM #80JSC026Q0012

NASA WSTF Thrust Measurement System Replacement (Sole Source to Force Measurement Systems, Inc.)

NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) is seeking to replace an obsolete thrust measurement system for a rocket propulsion test stand. - Government Buyer: - NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC), White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) - OEMs and Vendors: - Force Measurement Systems, Inc. (sole source, OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Design, calibration, installation, integration, and validation of a thrust measurement system - System must be compatible with hypergolic propellants - Must operate at 0.1 psia and withstand vacuum-rated environmental conditions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only Force Measurement Systems, Inc. can meet the technical and environmental requirements - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Not a commercial item procurement (not under FAR Part 12)

Description

NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) has a requirement to replace an obsolete thrust measurement system, including design, calibration, installation, integration, and validation of specialized test equipment.

NASA JSC WSTF intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire this item from Force Measurement Systems, Inc. under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Force Measurement System, Inc. is the only supplier that provides a thrust measurement system that is compatible with hypergolic propellants, can operate at 0.1 psia, and can withstand the environmental conditions present with in a vacuum rated rocket propulsion test stand.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Cynthia Uribe, cynthia.uribe@nasa.gov, not later than 4 pm Mountain Daylight Time on August 12, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A decision by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

NASA 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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