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Aerospace Grade Fiber Supplier (Kevlar, Vectran, PBO)

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Response Deadline09/23/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract through the NASA Shared Services Center involves the procurement and delivery of one bobbin of raw, uncoated high-performance fiber for prime contractors working on NASA Artemis Suit Materials projects. The supplier is required to provide aerospace-grade materials, specifically Kevlar, Vectran, or PBO fibers, and must include material certifications to verify the purity and grade of the supplied fiber. The performance of this contract will take place in Houston, Texas. Interested parties must adhere to the response deadline of September 23, 2026, for this opportunity categorized under NAICS code 423990.

General Info

NASA procurement of aerospace-grade fiber for Artemis Suit projects in Houston, Texas.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services CenterView Agency

NAICS

423990 - Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant WholesalersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Houston, TX, 77058, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 80NSSC26941619Q.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Coated Yarn Prototyping , and Testing

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PostedSep 21

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Response DeadlineSep 23

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09/23/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 1 day

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

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Supplies raw, uncoated high-performance fiber bobbins for prime contractors on NASA Artemis Suit Materials projects. Procures and delivers aerospace-grade Kevlar, Vectran, or PBO fibers. Requires material certifications (CoC) to ensure aerospace grade and purity. Delivers one bobbin of the selected high-performance fiber.

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