# SAM #AFRC_FOP_FY26-03

Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity for T0251 In-Space Coating Development Utilizing Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)

**Buyer:** NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Identifier:** AFRC_FOP_FY26-03
**NAICS:** 481212, 927110

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) has issued a justification for an exception to fair opportunity for the T0251 In-Space Coating Development task order, which leverages Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) technology.
- The justification pertains to a task order under the NASA Suborbital/Hosted Orbital Flight and Payload Integrations Services (FO IDIQ 4) contract.
- No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), vendors, or product/service line items are identified in the notice.
- The full justification is available as an attached PDF document.
- No technical specifications, quantities, or unique requirements are detailed in the provided text.
- The notice is informational and does not announce a new procurement opportunity or award.
- Key context: This is a justification for using a specific approach or vendor, not a solicitation for bids.

### Description

<p>Justification for exception to fair opportunity for the T0251 In-Space Coating Development Utilizing Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)&nbsp;task order under the NASA Suborbital/ Hosted Orbital Flight and Payload Intergrations Services (FO IDIQ 4) is provided as an attachment to this posting.&nbsp;</p>

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