High-Vacuum Welding Glove Assessment and Refurbishment

The contract entails the comprehensive assessment and full refurbishment of two high-vacuum welding gloves produced by ILC Dover, with a focus on restoring them to meet original performance specifications. This includes rigorous integrity testing of critical components such as bladders, seals, and pressure retention systems to ensure they function reliably under high-vacuum conditions. The work requires precision engineering and adherence to strict quality standards to maintain the gloves’ operational safety and efficacy in specialized environments. This is an 8(a) sole source subcontract issued by the NASA Shared Services Center under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, utilizing NAICS code 339113 for other sporting and athletic goods manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for qualified small businesses participating in the 8(a) program. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, suggesting work may be performed at the contractor’s facility or as coordinated directly with NASA.