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FIBER TRADE STUDIES FOR THE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION OF MERINO TPS

Awarded

80NSSC26939884QFederal

Submission Closed08/01/2026, 01:30:00 AM UTC

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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

NASA plans sole-source contract to American Felt for Merino TPS fiber trade studies under FAR Part 12.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

Contract Value

$350,000

NAICS

313230 - Nonwoven Fabric Mills

Place of Performance

MS, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

AMERICAN FELT AND FILTER COMPANY INC

Award Issued Date

09/09/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

SATPC0042049 Fiber Trade Studies SOW

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High

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 28

special-notice

AwardedSep 9

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

08/01/2026, 01:30:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

Office AddressSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

Contacts

Cody Guidry

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Will Garrett

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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

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