Request for Proposal Special Test Equipment (STE) Vacuum Chamber 3 (Chamber Shell, Thermal Shroud, and Thermal Conditioning Unit (TCU)

NASA Glenn Research Center is soliciting proposals for the design, fabrication, and delivery of specialized test equipment consisting of one custom rectangular thermal vacuum chamber, one thermal shroud, and one thermal conditioning unit, as part of solicitation number 80GRC026R0011. This combined synopsis and solicitation follows FAR Subpart 12.6 guidelines for commercial items and does not include any set-aside provisions, making it open to all qualified vendors. The equipment is critical for simulating space environmental conditions and must meet stringent performance and reliability standards for use in aerospace research and testing. Proposals must be submitted by August 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the contract expected to be awarded following a competitive evaluation process. The place of performance is at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and all delivered components must be capable of integration and operation at the designated facility. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Paige Foreman, with Eric DiLisi serving as secondary contact, both reachable via their NASA email addresses. The NAICS code 332420 indicates the procurement is targeted toward companies engaged in the manufacturing of industrial machinery and equipment.