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Fabrication of acrylic tank hardware for HLS GTA slosh test
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NASA/NSSC is conducting a sources-sought notice for the fabrication of acrylic tank hardware to support the HLS GTA slosh test, identifying Boston Plastics Manufacturing Inc DBA POLYFAB as the sole source provider under FAR 12.102(a) due to its unique capability. The procurement is classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 326199, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees, and will be conducted using commercial item acquisition procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12. Performance is designated for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where one acrylic tank barrel and two tank domes must be manufactured per provided CAD models in STEP format and a lift locations PowerPoint presentation. Deliverables require precise fabrication including rough cutting, gluing, milling, deburring, polishing, and installation of lift hardware, with final inspection performed by the contractor and acceptance occurring at MSFC. Packaging and delivery must align with commercial standards without specific military specifications, and items must be delivered in as-manufactured condition. The government will not review or accept any price offers at this stage, and responses to this notice are limited to capabilities and qualifications submitted in writing by 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on May 22, 2026, exclusively to Monica Wilson at monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov. Oral communications are prohibited. The NASA FAR Supplement clause 1852.215-84 on the Ombudsman applies, and no formal contract value, payment details, invoicing method, or evaluation criteria are defined in this pre-solicitation notice. Government furnished information includes three STEP files and one PowerPoint file to guide fabrication, while no marking, preservation, or quality standards beyond conformity to CAD models and internal vendor inspection processes are specified.
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Contract Value
$72,897.75NAICS
Place of Performance
MSSet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for: Fabrication of acrylic tank hardware for HLS GTA slosh test
See the attached SOW
All correspondence should reference ID# to ensure visibility.
PLEASE NOTE* THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECEIVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Fabrication of acrylic tank hardware for HLS GTA slosh test.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to BOSTON PLASTICS MANUFACTURING INC DBA POLYFAB, 300 Willow ST Unit 5 North Andover, Massachusetts 01845-5910, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that BOSTON PLASTICS MANUFACTURING INC DBA POLYFAB is the sole provider of Fabrication of acrylic tank hardware for HLS GTA slosh test
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 326199.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 5/22/2026. 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.
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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