Fabrication of the REDSoX Outer Housing

The contract pertains to the fabrication of a single component, the RDSX-160 MMA CELL WELDMENT, to be manufactured from 17-4 PH stainless steel, 18-gauge sheet, with precise dimensional requirements including an overall length of 24.183 inches and flange outer diameters of 19.916 inches and 19.726 inches. Performance standards mandate adherence to geometric tolerances, heat treatment to H1150 condition, nitric acid passivation per ASTM A967, and 100% visual weld inspection under AWS D1.1/D1.1M with zero tolerance for surface cracks. The work is governed by MSFC ST12 and requires certifications for material conformity and heat treatment. The contract is solicited under the NAICS code 332999 as a small business set-aside and evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where only proposals meeting minimum technical thresholds are eligible for award, with price being the sole determining factor among qualifying submissions. The place of performance and delivery is Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, with F.O.B. Destination terms applying, transferring risk and cost of transportation upon delivery. Packaging and marking requirements mandate that all packages be clearly labeled with “UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT” and the contracting agency title, with shipping documentation including the contract number, carrier identification, delivery address, and customs declarations for duty-free entry under FAR clause 52.225-8. The contractor must comply with ITAR and EAR export controls, obtain necessary licenses for foreign person access to NASA facilities, and certify the domestic origin of the end product. Mandatory clauses include Personal Identity Verification (52.204-9), SAM registration (52.204-13), and sustainable procurement compliance (52.223-23). All proposals must be submitted electronically to Sara Jusino-Terry at sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov by the deadline of April 29, 2026, and offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI and CAGE code. No contract value has been established; pricing will be determined by the selected offeror’s quote. Key administrative details such as payment office, COTR, COR, or accounting codes are not provided, and no formal invoice submission system like WAWF is specified.