SAM #80NSSC26939884Q

NASA Sole Source for Fiber Trade Studies and Equipment for MERINO TPS Production

This opportunity involves NASA Ames Research Center's planned sole source procurement for fiber trade studies supporting the commercial production of MERINO Thermal Protection System (TPS): - NASA Shared Services Center intends to award a sole source contract to American Felt and Filter Company Inc. for these studies - The work focuses on: - Procurement of 5 denier carbon and kynol fibers and related equipment - Cross-lapper variation trials to optimize fiber diameter, carbon-to-phenolic composition, and batting strength/yield - Vendor must have experience with flight-quality TPS fabrication and hold ISO 9001 / AS9100 certification - The procurement is classified under NAICS code 313230 - The contract includes two main CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): - Procurement of fiber and equipment (Qty: 1) - Cross-lapper variation trials (Qty: 1) - The period of performance is from August 2026 to March 30, 2027 - NASA believes only American Felt and Filter Company Inc. can provide these specialized services, but is accepting capability statements from other interested vendors - No specific part numbers are listed; the focus is on specialized study services and materials

Description

VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID IF SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT. 

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for FIBER TRADE STUDIES FOR THE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION OF MERINO TPS. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to AMERICAN FELT AND FILTER COMPANY INC: 361 WALSH AVE | NEW WINDSOR, NEW YORK 12553-6727 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that AMERICAN FELT AND FILTER COMPANY INC is the sole provider of FIBER TRADE STUDIES FOR THE COMMERICAL PRODUCTION OF MERINO TPS.

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 313230.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/31/2026. 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:

Cody Guidry

Procurement Specialist II

Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov

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