SAM #80NSSC27945133Q

Capability statements for proposed sole-source nondestructive testing reference standards

NASA is assessing whether to compete a proposed sole-source purchase of nondestructive testing reference standards for use at Marshall Space Flight Center. - Opportunity and agency: NASA Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) requests capability statements for reference standards used at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. - Proposed sourcing: The notice identifies PH TOOL, LLC as the sole provider and says responses will be used to decide whether the procurement should be competed. This is a proposed sole-source procurement, not an award. - What the attached statement of work describes: Two general-purpose eddy current standards made from special-alloy aluminum 2195, two storage cases, two dimensional inspection reports, and shipping from the vendor to Marshall Space Flight Center. The attachment identifies the request as coming from the United States Air Force (USAF). - Response requirement: Submit a capability statement, not a quotation, and reference the notice ID. Detailed specifications are in the referenced statement of work. - Delivery timing: The attachment states delivery is due four weeks after receipt of order. - Not provided: No part numbers, response deadline, or contract value are stated in the supplied information.

Description

SPECIAL NOTICE:

VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Nondestructive Testing Reference Standards. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to PH TOOL, LLC, Pipersville, Pennsylvania 18947-1827,  under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that PH TOOL, LLC is the sole provider of Nondestructive Testing Reference Standards

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

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 334519.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 9 p.m. Central Standard Time on 10/12/2026. 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.

NOTE:  Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.

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:

Monica Wilson

Procurement Assistant III

monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov

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