CUSTOME TEXTILE PROTYPE

The NASA Shared Services Center is conducting a sole source procurement under solicitation 80NSSC26918917Q for a custom textile prototype to support the Artemis Suit Materials Project. The contract is awarded exclusively to Bally Ribbon Mills due to their unique proprietary narrow-fabric looms and specialized capabilities in producing aerospace-grade woven fabrics essential for the lunar Environmental Protection Garment. This procurement is governed by FAR Parts 12 and 13, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as the use of alternative vendors is deemed to present unacceptable technical and schedule risks. The scope of work is divided into three phases over an estimated six-month period of performance. Phase 1 involves weaving uncoated fabric blankets, Phase 2 focuses on evaluating and weaving coated fabric blankets, and Phase 3 culminates in the delivery of a final down-selected fabric at full production width. All deliverables, including test reports and certificates of conformance, will be accepted at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Payment terms are NET 30, and the agency explicitly states that credit card payments are not accepted. Key requirements include adherence to September 2025 AI usage disclosures and specific intellectual property protections regarding NASA weave designs and vendor manufacturing processes.