Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26940118Q
NASA Sole Source Procurement for 5 Skyfall Rotor Blades from AeroVironment, Inc.
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 03, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26940118Q
NAICS
336419, 336413, 336411
NASA Ames Research Center is seeking to procure a set of 5 Skyfall rotor blades for aerodynamic testing in support of the Skyfall mission and future Mars vertical lift missions. - Sole source procurement is intended for AeroVironment, Inc., identified as the only provider for these blades - The requirement is for 5 rotor blades manufactured identically to flight blades - Blades must be ready for ground spin testing and use the same root retention system as flight hardware - Delivery must be in protective packaging - Delivery is required within 41 weeks after contract award - Procurement will use commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12 - NAICS code is 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) - No specific part numbers are provided - Interested parties may submit capability statements, but NASA has determined AeroVironment, Inc. to be the only source at this time
Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Manufacture of Skyfall blades.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to AEROVIRONMENT, INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that AEROVIRONMENT, INC is the sole provider of Manufacture of Skyfall 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 Commercialitems or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 336411 .
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 8/3/2026. 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
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Manufacture of Skyfall blades.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to AEROVIRONMENT, INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that AEROVIRONMENT, INC is the sole provider of Manufacture of Skyfall 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 Commercialitems or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 336411 .
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 8/3/2026. 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