SAM #80NSSC26938257Q

NASA Ames procurement for injection-molded structural panel tooling and 500 Nylon 12 panels (sole source to Proto Labs, Inc.)

NASA Ames Research Center is procuring injection-molded structural panel component tooling and a production lot of 500 units for the ARMADAS research program supporting the HSMD Moon Base initiative. - Procurement includes: - Single-cavity injection mold tool for the panel_border component - 500 injection-molded structural panels made from Nylon 12 (Grilamid TR 55) or equivalent - Delivery of 3D CAD design files for any geometry modifications - Parts must meet precise dimensional tolerances - Sole source contract intended for Proto Labs, Inc. - NAICS code: 326199 - Performance location: NASA Ames Research Center - Period of performance: Approximately four weeks from order placement - Interested organizations may submit qualifications to potentially compete - No specific part numbers provided; quantities are 1 mold tool and 500 panel units - Proto Labs, Inc. is the only OEM/vendor mentioned - Commercial opportunity for injection molding and tooling services

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Fiber Reinforced Polymer Structural Components Tooling and Sample Parts Production. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to   PROTO LABS, INC.  5540 Pioneer Creek DR  Maple Plain, Minnesota 55359-9003 United States    under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   PROTO LABS, INC. is the sole provider of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Structural Components Tooling and Sample Parts Production.

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 326199.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 8/20/2026. 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 .

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