REDSoX Front and rear spider rough machining.

This procurement is for the rough machining of front and rear spider components for NASA’s REDSoX project, specifically requiring the processing of two front (RDSX-102-001) and two rear (RDSX-154) units from customer-supplied 17-4 PH stainless steel in H1150 heat-treated condition. The work must be completed within 35 business days of award to meet critical launch timelines, with all deliverables conforming to dimensional specifications in provided CAD drawings in STEP format, which require access via Box.com and verification of U.S. person status. Machining must achieve a surface roughness of no more than 125 µin (3.2 µm Ra), include stress relief per SAE AMS2759/11, and result in parts that are bagged, tagged, and ready for customer finishing, with accompanying formal dimensional inspection reports and certifications for ITAR/EAR compliance, finishing, and conformance. EDM operations are explicitly excluded from the scope. The solicitation, identified as 80NSSC26930468Q, is set aside for small business and follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach, meaning technical acceptability is a mandatory threshold and award will go to the lowest-priced offer that meets all requirements. All submissions must be emailed to Laura Quave at [email hidden] with the Notice ID in the subject line and are due by 3:00 p.m. CT on May 11, 2026. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their CAGE Code and UEI. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, and the place of performance is Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. The contract is firm fixed price and incorporates numerous FAR and NASA-specific clauses covering government property, export controls including ITAR and EAR compliance, duty-free entry for eligible supplies exceeding $20,000, whistleblower rights, personal identity verification, and the handling of sensitive information. CAD files and revised Statement of Work are available through attachments, and vendors must comply with labeling requirements for shipments to qualify for duty-free entry, clearly marking packages with “UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT” and the contracting agency name alongside the contract number and carrier information.