SAM #80NSSC26941663Q

NASA Sole Source: Thermoplastic Composite Cryotank Manufacturing and Inspection

NASA is seeking to advance its manufacturing capabilities for composite cryogenic tanks using thermoplastic materials. - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to issue a sole source contract to Wichita State University for this effort - The project involves manufacturing and inspecting two composite cryotanks using in-situ consolidation of T1100/LM-PAEK material on NASA-supplied mandrels - Tanks: 18" diameter, 36-40" long, 2mm thick (16 plies) - One tank on a polymer coated mandrel, one on a hybrid coated mandrel - Three 12x12" composite panels (2mm thick, 16 plies) will also be produced for permeability testing (baseline, polymer film coated, and hybrid coated) - Inspection requirements include pre-inspection reviews, in-process consolidation checks, X-ray CT scans, and dimensional inspections - The work will be performed at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) - NAICS code: 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) - NASA has determined Wichita State University as the only capable provider, but is open to capability statements from other organizations - No specific part numbers or commercial OEMs are listed; the focus is on advanced manufacturing and inspection services - The procurement is for commercial items or services under FAR Part 12 procedures

Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Thermoplastic composite tank manufacturing pathfinder, to reduce risk in tank fabrication with this material. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount ST #38 Wichita Kansas 67260 – 9700 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Wichita State is the sole provider of Thermoplastic composite tank manufacturing pathfinder, to reduce risk in tank fabrication with this material 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 611310. 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: Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov

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