# SAM #80NSSC26942654Q

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Six-Degree-of-Freedom Thrust Measurement System Load Cells Procurement

**Buyer:** NASA Shared Services Center
**Posted:** September 29, 2026
**Respond By:** October 01, 2026
**Identifier:** 80NSSC26942654Q
**NAICS:** 334519

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center is seeking the development and delivery of sixteen Six-Degree-of-Freedom (6-DOF) Thrust Measurement System load cells for liquid rocket engine hot-fire testing.
- Procurement Details:
  - Total of sixteen load cells required:
    - Fourteen with 3,000 lbf capacity
    - Two with 10,000 lbf capacity
  - Load cells must measure thrust in six directions (6-DOF)
  - Strict accuracy, environmental, and mechanical specifications
  - NIST-traceable calibration required for each load cell
  - OEM contractor must perform at least 75% of work in-house
- Deliverables:
  - Load cells (16 units)
  - Calibration certificates (16 units)
  - Certificate of Conformance (16 units)
  - Interface Control Document (ICD)
  - Test data package
  - Datasheets and mechanical drawings
- Performance & Delivery:
  - Delivery required within 15 weeks of contract award
  - Contract period: September 29, 2026 – March 1, 2027 (approx. 5 months)
  - Progress reports required throughout period
- Sole Source Intent:
  - NASA intends to award to INTERFACE INC as sole source
  - Other vendors may submit capability statements to challenge sole source determination
- NAICS code: 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing)
- Commercial Opportunity:
  - Potential for competition if other qualified OEMs respond
  - High technical requirements favor specialized manufacturers
- Attachments detail technical specifications and documentation requirements

### Description

<p><strong>Synopsis:</strong></p>

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<p>VENDORS <strong><u>MUST</u></strong> REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.</p>

<p>NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Six-Degree-of-Freedom 10k lbf Thrust Measurement System Load Cell Development&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to INTERFACE INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that INTERFACE INC is the sole provider of Six-Degree-of-Freedom 10k lbf Thrust Measurement System Load Cell Development</p>

<p>NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).</p>

<p>The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial</p>

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<p>The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334519.</p>

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<p>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 10/1/2026. 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.</p>

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<p>Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.</p>

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<p>NOTE:&nbsp; Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA&rsquo;s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.</p>

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<p>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 .</p>

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<p>Primary Point of Contact:</p>

<p>Cody Guidry</p>

<p>Procurement Specialist II</p>

<p>Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov</p>

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