Kulite unsteady pressure transducers

This contract is a sole-source, brand-name requirement for 100 Kulite XCL-17A-IA-100-17A unsteady pressure transducers, specifically mandated to ensure compatibility with existing instrumentation at NASA Langley Research Center’s Transonic Dynamics Tunnel. The sensors must meet exact technical specifications including a 17 psi absolute pressure range, 3 kHz bandwidth, 0.25–4.75 VDC output, 12±4 VDC excitation, and operation within a 70°F to 130°F temperature range. Delivery is due by September 31, 2026, at FOB Destination to Hampton, Virginia, with the contractor responsible for all shipping costs and compliance with FOB Destination terms. The solicitation is restricted to small businesses under a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336413, evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability is determined by conformance with the Statement of Work and the lowest compliant bid wins. The contract incorporates a range of specialized clauses including NASA-specific deviations for export controls (1852.225-70), duty-free entry (52.225-8), sustainable products (52.223-23), accelerated payments to small business subs (52.232-40), and prohibitions against DEI-based discrimination (52.222-90). Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov, comply with personal identity verification requirements for facility access, and manage government property if furnished. Export-controlled technical data triggers ITAR/EAR compliance, and foreign-sourced items exceeding $20,000 require prior notification to the Contracting Officer. All shipments must be clearly marked as U.S. Government property, with proper documentation for duty-free entry. The firm-fixed-price contract has no stated value, as pricing is left for offerors to submit, and the award will be made based solely on lowest price among technically acceptable proposals. Contractor personnel must adhere to NASA’s information security protocols, whistleblower protections, and sustainability standards, reflecting the agency’s stringent compliance environment.