Advanced Spacesuit Regulator (ASR)

Modification 7 - June 16, 2025 The purpose of this modification is to update the synopsis entitled Advanced Spacesuit Regulator (ASR) Draft Request for Proposal (RFP), Solicitation Notice ID 80JSC025ASREG, originally posted on May 28, 2025. You are hereby notified of the following change to the Attachments section: The document titled ASR DRFP Questions and Answers has been posted in the attachments section of this solicitation. It is also available on the ASR website at https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/jsc-procurement/asr/. Additional DRFP Technical Questions and Answers can be found in the ASR Technical Library (Notice ID: 80JSC025ASREGTL). These are accessible via the link titled 'Technical Library' in the Links section below. Please note that the link below may direct you to an earlier version of the DRFP. Ensure you are referring to the latest modification for accurate information. Please note: The due date for responses is NOT extended as a result of this modification. Continue to monitor this SAM.gov posting and the ASR website for any further updates or document releases. Potential offerors are responsible for checking both locations for any amendments to the solicitation and for downloading all relevant documents. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Modification 6 - June 5, 2025: The purpose of this modification is to add instructions for potential offerors that are interesting in requesting a Government Task Agreement (GTA) to access NASA testing facilities. The points of contact in the NASA JSC Partnership Office are: Natalie Cluck, Natalie.E.Cluck@nasa.gov/ (832) 722-7448 and Nick Boggs, Nicholas.A.Boggs@nasa.gov/ (832) 628-7957. See Attachment "ASR DRFP Revision 1" for these additions. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Modification 5 - May 28, 2025: The purpose to this modification is to Re-Activate and update the Draft Request for Proposal for the Advanced Spacesuit Regulators (ASR) Notice ID 80JSC025ASREG, which was posted May 27, 2025. You are notified that the following changes are made: Updated the ASR DRFP to incorporate information on the ASR Technical Library _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Modification 4 - May 27, 2025 The purpose to this modification is to update the synopsis entitled Advanced Spacesuit Regulators (ASR) Request for Information Notice ID 80JSC025ASREG, which was posted January 29, 2025. You are notified that the following changes are made: The Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) and applicable documents are hereby posted in the Attachment Section of this posting which includes the following: DRFP 80JSC025ASREG ASR - Interested Parties List L-3 - Past Performance Matrix L-4 - Cost Templates L-5 - Pre-Award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System L-6 - Template for Submission of Comments In addition, the - L-6 - Template for Submission of Comments is posted in the Attachment Section of this posting. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO PROPOSALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE. This notice is issued by NASA/JSC to post a DRFP to solicit responses from interested parties. This document is for information and planning purposes and to allow industry the opportunity to verify reasonableness and feasibility of the requirement, as well as promote competition. NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Ombudsman for this acquisition is Donna M. Shafer, donna.m.shafer@nasa.gov, 281-483-4258. This draft RFP is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. The Government may not respond to questions/concerns submitted. The Government will use the information to finalize the RFP as necessary. All comments or questions regarding the DRFP shall be submitted electronically utilizing the - L-6 - Template for Submission of Comments via email to Contracting Officer, Patricia K. Parker at patricia.k.parker@nasa.gov and Contract Specialist, Frank D. Cunningham II at frank.d.cunningham@nasa.gov, no later than June 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. When responding reference 80JSC025REG ASR-DRFP. If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on Sam.gov. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). NASA intends to publicize a listing of respondents in order to facilitate teaming arrangements. Should your firm desire not to be included in this listing, clearly indicate this desire in your response. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Modification 3 - February 12, 2025 This notice modifies the Sources Sought Synopsis titled "Advanced Spacesuit Regulator 80JSC025ASREG" originally posted on January 29, 2025. The following changes have been made: The due date for responses has been extended from 12:00 PM (noon) Central Standard Time, February 12, 2025. The new deadline is no later than 12:00 PM (noon) Central Standard Time, February 21, 2025. Please email any questions regarding this posting to frank.d.cunningham@nasa.gov and patricia.k.parker@nasa.gov. Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Modification 2 - January 31, 2025 This notice modifies the Sources Sought Synopsis titled "Advanced Spacesuit Regulator 80JSC025ASREG" originally posted on January 29, 2025. The following changes have been made: The addition of the following questions to Section 1.3. Request for Information: Describe and provide rationale for your company's desired contract type. If a hybrid contract type is recommended, provide a recommendation of when the transition of contract type should occur. Address any known risks and/or benefits associated with your recommended arrangement and provide any appropriate mitigation techniques. Specifically, identify risks associated with a Firm Fixed Price contract. The due date for responses is NOT extended. Please email any questions regarding this posting to frank.d.cunningham@nasa.gov and patricia.k.parker@nasa.gov. Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Modification 1 - January 29, 2025 This notice modifies the Sources Sought Synopsis titled "Advanced Spacesuit Regulator 80JSC025ASREG" originally posted on January 29, 2025. The following changes have been made: The addition of the following file to the Attachment Section - PDF Document: SLN13102110_REV2_12122024 (if anyone would like the STEP files referenced in GENERAL NOTE 3, please contact the POCs listed below) The due date for responses is NOT extended. Please email any questions regarding this posting to frank.d.cunningham@nasa.gov and patricia.k.parker@nasa.gov. Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO PROPOSALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE. NASA/The Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) is hereby soliciting information from potential sources for the development of non-commercial Advanced Spacesuit Regulators (see attachment). These oxygen regulators are used to enable Extra Vehicular Activities (EVAs) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and lunar destinations. The regulators provide the necessary oxygen pressure control for the crew member during prebreathe, EVA, post EVA airlock operations, and Decompression Sickness (DCS) treatment. The regulators are intended to be a modular, drop-in solution that can be implemented within the existing government reference design spacesuit, the Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU). The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (JSC) NASA is seeking capability statements, Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROM) and a notional schedules that incorporate innovative ideas, novel approaches, relevant state-of-the-art commercial technologies, and industry proposed solutions. See the attachment for additional pertinent requirements information. Through this Sources Sought, NASA invites feedback from all U. S. commercial entities, which could lead to the potential development of a new oxygen regulator for spacesuit applications. NASA's objective is to engage industry stakeholders in providing valuable insights to assist in the development of non-commercial spacesuit regulators. This collaborative effort aims to ensure that the final product meets the highest standards of functionality and safety. FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act, is applicable. Supplies will be applicable to this procurement. If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on SAM.gov. Interested firms are responsible for monitoring this website for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Interested parties with the necessary capabilities to meet the above requirement should submit a capability statement, Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROM), and a notional schedule. There is no page limit, but please keep your responses concise and focused only on the requested information for this Sources Sought. Please provide the following information to the best of your ability in your response: Company's name, address, primary point of contact (POC), and telephone number Company's SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Indicate if your company is interested in performing as a prime contractor or subcontractor Description of the company's specific capabilities relevant to the Sources Sought requirements Location of company's manufacturing capabilities NASA seeks input in the following areas: All responses shall be submitted electronically via email to Frank D. Cunningham II, Contract Specialist, frank.d.cunningham@nasa.gov and Patricia K. Parker, Contracting Officer, patricia.k.parker@nasa.gov no later than 12:00 PM (noon) Central Standard Time on February 12, 2025. Please reference 80JSC025ASREG in any response. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resultant solicitation for the requirement. NASA 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 NASA intends to publicize a listing of respondents in order to facilitate teaming arrangements. Should your firm desire not to be included in this listing, clearly indicate this desire in your response.