SAM #80NSSC26940663Q

Sole Source Aerocapture Demonstration Study for NASA Ames Research Center

NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Inversion Space Company for an Aerocapture Demonstration Study using a Higher Lift-to-Drag (L/D) Entry Vehicle. - Sole source procurement to Inversion Space Company - Study focuses on aerocapture technology with higher L/D entry vehicle - Work to be performed at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) - NAICS code 541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) - No specific part numbers, quantities, or detailed line items provided - Commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12 - NASA will consider capability statements from other vendors before finalizing sole source award - No period of performance specified

Commercial Opportunity - Potential for other vendors to submit capability statements if they can provide similar research and demonstration services - Focus is on advanced entry vehicle technology for aerocapture applications

Technical Requirements - Demonstration study must address higher lift-to-drag entry vehicle for aerocapture - Vendor must have unique capability to deliver this specific study

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Aerocapture Demonstration Study using Higher L/D Entry Vehicle. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to   INVERSION SPACE COMPANY  under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   INVERSION SPACE COMPANY  is the sole provider of Aerocapture Demonstration Study using Higher L/D Entry Vehicle

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 541715.

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 8/5/2026. 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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