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Procurement of Carbon and Kynol Fibers for Aerospace Applications

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The contract seeks the supply of 5 denier carbon and Kynol phenolic precursor fibers exclusively for development of thermal protection systems in aerospace applications, requiring strict adherence to aerospace-grade performance and material specifications. All fibers must meet rigorous quality standards, including consistent physical and chemical properties necessary for high-temperature environments, and full traceability of raw materials through every stage of production and delivery is mandatory to ensure compliance with NASA’s aerospace protocols. The subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 325998 for other chemical product and preparation manufacturing and is procured through the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to support critical TPS research and development initiatives. Responses are due by August 1, 2026, at 1:30 AM, with no set-aside provisions specified, indicating open competition among qualified suppliers capable of fulfilling the technical and documentation demands of the requirement.

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Supply of 5 denier carbon and Kynol phenolic fibers for NASA aerospace thermal protection systems with full traceability.

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325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation ManufacturingView NAICS

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center
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Supply of 5 denier carbon and Kynol (phenolic) precursor fibers for use in thermal protection system (TPS) development, meeting aerospace-grade specifications and traceability requirements.

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