Perform cryogenic mechanical testing for composite materials needed to move project forward.
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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NASA/NSSC is seeking to contract COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC. as the sole source provider to perform cryogenic mechanical testing on composite materials essential for advancing a specific project. This procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12, treating the services as commercial items, with the performance location set at NASA's Glenn Research Center. Due to the unique capabilities of COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC. in this specialized testing, NASA has invoked the authority under FAR 12.102(a) to limit this to a sole source contract. The solicitation, identified by Notice ID 80NSSC26935487Q, invites other interested parties only to submit capabilities and qualifications by 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 18, 2026, for the government’s consideration on whether to open the procurement to competition. NASA’s final decision on competitive procurement rests solely with the government. The NAICS code for this effort is 541380, relating to testing laboratories, and the procurement is managed by the NASA Shared Services Center located at Stennis Space Center. The primary point of contact is Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist II. All correspondence must reference the Notice ID in the subject line, and oral communications are not allowed in response to this notice.
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All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26935487Q in the subject line.
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Perform cryogenic mechanical testing for composite materials needed to move project forward.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC. 2600 Campus DR Suite D Lafayette, Colorado 80026-3357 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC. is the sole provider of Perform cryogenic mechanical testing for composite materials needed to move project forward.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).
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 541380.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/18/2026. 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:
Laura Quave
Procurement Specialist II
laua.a.quave@nasa.gov