SAM #80NSSC26941662Q

NASA sole source procurement for cryogenic mechanical testing of polymer aerogel composites

NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) has announced its intent to procure cryogenic mechanical testing services for polymer aerogel composites. - Sole source procurement to Composite Technology Development, Inc. - Services to be performed at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) - NAICS code: 541330 (Engineering Services) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; this is a specialized service requirement - Notice invites capability statements from other organizations, but emphasizes sole source determination - Composite Technology Development, Inc. is the only vendor mentioned and is identified as the OEM/service provider

Key Details: - Agency: NASA Shared Services Center - Vendor/OEM: Composite Technology Development, Inc. - Service: Cryogenic mechanical testing of polymer aerogel composites - Location: NASA Glenn Research Center - Opportunity for other vendors to submit qualifications, but sole source is likely - No product procurement; service only - No attachments or additional line items provided

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Cryogenic mechanical testing of polymer aerogel composites.. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to     COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC.under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that     COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC.is the sole provider of Cryogenic mechanical testing of polymer aerogel composites.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

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 541330.

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 8/24/2026. 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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