Texas DIR/ESBD #RFI-358-26-01

Texas Space Commission RFI: Upgrading Texas Thermal-Vacuum Chamber Facilities for NASA-Class Space Hardware Testing

The Texas Space Commission is seeking information from qualified organizations regarding thermal-vacuum (TVAC) chamber facilities in Texas for NASA-class space hardware testing. - Government Buyer: - Texas Space Commission (Agency 358) - Requested Services: - Identification of existing TVAC chamber facilities in Texas - Assessment of potential upgrades to support environmental testing and evaluation for large spacecraft (up to 25 feet in diameter and 45 feet in height) - Upgrades must enable NASA-class environmental verification for spaceflight hardware development, payload verification, subsystem testing, troubleshooting, and mission-readiness - Requirements: - Respondents must have proven experience with NASA environmental verification or test-infrastructure projects - General aerospace experience alone is not sufficient; documentary evidence of NASA-relevant work is required - The RFI is for market research only and does not represent a commitment to fund or procure - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on upgrading existing Texas-based facilities to meet NASA standards - Emphasis on large-scale spacecraft testing capabilities - Only organizations with direct NASA environmental verification experience will be considered

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to identify existing thermal-vacuum (TVAC) chamber facilities in Texas and describe potential upgrades to support environmental testing and evaluation for in-space operations, specifically for large spacecraft certification and environmental qualification. The RFI aims to find highly qualified companies or organizations capable of upgrading existing operational Texas facilities into commercially available, NASA-class environmental verification facilities. These facilities would support spaceflight hardware development, payload verification, subsystem testing, troubleshooting, and mission-readiness activities. Respondents must demonstrate prior NASA environmental verification or test-infrastructure experience relevant to upgrading Texas facilities for NASA-class environmental testing.

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