Opportunity

SAM #80NSSC26940145Q

NASA seeks injection mold design and manufacturing for xEMU spacesuit inner sun visor prototypes

Buyer

NASA Shared Services Center

Posted

August 20, 2026

Respond By

August 25, 2026

Identifier

80NSSC26940145Q

NAICS

326199, 541420, 332510

NASA is seeking vendors for the design, build, and manufacturing of injection molds and prototypes for the inner sun visor of the xEMU spacesuit helmet. - Opportunity Overview: - NASA's Crew and Thermal Systems Divisions Space Suit and Crew Survival Systems Branch requires development and delivery of 10 injection molded Inner Sun Visor prototypes for the xEMU spacesuit. - Strict optical, dimensional, and impact requirements must be met. - Deliverables include mold design presentations, process control plans, and acceptance data packages with material certifications and inspection records. - All hardware is to be delivered to Johnson Space Center within 6 months from Authorization to Proceed (ATP). - Procurement Details: - NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to THREE-DIMENSIONAL SERVICES, INC. for injection mold design of the inner sun visor. - The procurement is classified under NAICS code 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) and will be conducted as a commercial item acquisition under FAR 12.102(a). - Interested parties may submit qualifications by 8/25/2026. - Requirements & Deliverables: - 10 Inner Sun Visor prototypes - Mold design presentation covering feasibility and compliance with technical requirements - Monthly status meetings (6 total) - Process definition and control plan - Acceptance data package with material certifications and inspection records - Contact and Submission: - Primary contact is Cara Craft - Vendors should submit PDF capability statements, not quotes - Commercial Opportunity: - Sole source contract to THREE-DIMENSIONAL SERVICES, INC., but other qualified vendors may submit capability statements for consideration

Description

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DO NOT SUBMIT QUOTES. IF YOU FEEL YOUR COMPANY CAN SUPPLY THIS REQUIREMENT, SUBMIT YOUR CAPABILITY STATEMENT IN PDF FORM. NOTHING ELSE WILL BE ACCEPTED OR REVIEWED!

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