PSL 40k Thrust Stand Refurbishment Design Study

NASA Shared Services Center is procuring a sole source design study for the refurbishment of the PSL 40k Thrust Stand from FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS, INC., located in Anaheim, California, under FAR 12.102(a), recognizing the company as the sole provider of this specialized service. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 80NSSC26933559Q and classified under NAICS code 541330, will be executed as a commercial acquisition, adhering to FAR Part 12 procedures. The work is scoped to evaluate the extent of repairs and modifications needed after years of operation in a harsh environment, with the contractor required to deliver three distinct engineering-level options: Option 1 as a baseline refurbishment including mechanical repairs and component replacements; Option 2 building on Option 1 with system upgrades such as right-hand rule alignment, new hydraulic components, and full painting; and Option 3 further incorporating automation via gear boxes, clutches, position transducers, independent hydraulic solenoids, and software modifications to distinguish between thrust stand systems. The government will provide the 40k thrust stand and technical support for dismantling and analysis. Performance will occur at NASA Glenn Research Center from July 1 to October 23, 2026, with deliverables subject to acceptance by Christopher Morris, the designated government representative. Environmental compliance is required per Appendix B covering hazardous and universal waste, though pressure vessels, quality assurance standards, and a Health and Safety Plan are excluded. The contract does not specify a value, and any non-conforming deliverables must be corrected at the contractor’s expense with expedited rework timelines negotiated directly with Glenn Research Center. Responses must be submitted in writing by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 2, 2026, and must include capabilities and three detailed quotes; oral submissions are prohibited. This procurement is non-competitive pending a sole source justification, and the NASA FAR Supplement Ombudsman clause 1852.215-84 applies, with related contact information available through the NASA procurement website.