FIBER TRADE STUDIES FOR THE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION OF MERINO TPS
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
NASA/NSSC is proceeding with a sole source procurement under FAR 12.102(a) to award a contract to American Felt and Filter Company Inc. for fiber trade studies supporting the commercial production of MERINO Thermal Protection Systems (TPS). The work, to be performed at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, involves procuring 5 denier carbon and Kynol fibers and conducting cross-lapper process trials to determine optimal configurations for maximizing through-thickness strength and yield of TPS batting. The contract is structured around two CLINs: the first for fiber and equipment procurement with a delivery deadline of December 30, 2026, and the second for cross-lapper variation trials, due by March 30, 2027. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 313230 and treated as a commercial item procurement, following FAR Part 12 procedures without formal competitive bidding. The vendor must hold ISO 9001/AS9100 certification and demonstrate prior experience in fabricating flight-quality TPS, though no pricing, contract value, or FOB terms are disclosed. Submissions of capability statements referencing notice ID 80NSSC26939884Q must be submitted in writing via email to Cody Guidry by 8:30 p.m. CST on July 31, 2026, with oral communications prohibited. The NASA FAR Supplement clause 1852.215-84 on the Ombudsman applies, and while no formal evaluation factors or representation requirements are outlined, the contracting office is located at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, with no Government-furnished property or anticipated travel costs involved.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
MSSet-Aside
Timeline
Response Deadline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID IF SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for FIBER TRADE STUDIES FOR THE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION OF MERINO TPS.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to AMERICAN FELT AND FILTER COMPANY INC: 361 WALSH AVE | NEW WINDSOR, NEW YORK 12553-6727 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that AMERICAN FELT AND FILTER COMPANY INC is the sole provider of FIBER TRADE STUDIES FOR THE COMMERICAL PRODUCTION OF MERINO TPS.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
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 313230.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/31/2026. 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:
Cody Guidry
Procurement Specialist II
Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
Similar Contracts
Same NAICS industry code
More opportunities from National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center
Same awarding agency