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Solarcore Textile (0.8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar)
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NASA/NSSC is soliciting capabilities and qualifications for the sole-source procurement of Solarcore Textile, a 0.8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven material composed of Nomex and Kevlar, to be supplied exclusively by LUKLA, INC. The acquisition is justified under FAR 12.102(a) as LUKLA, INC. is the sole provider of this specialized material, and the Government intends to treat it as a commercial item under FAR Part 12 procedures. The contract will be managed by NASA Shared Services Center with performance located at NASA Glenn Research Center, and the NAICS code assigned is 314999. Interested parties may submit written capabilities and qualifications by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on July 23, 2026, to support the Government’s determination on whether to proceed without competition; oral communications are not accepted. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, applies, and the Center Ombudsman information is accessible via the provided link. Primary point of contact is McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, at McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov, with Karen Artis listed as secondary contact.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
MS, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Solarcore Textile (0.8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar).
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to LUKLA, INC. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that LUKLA, INC. is the sole provider of Solarcore Textile (0.8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar)
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 Commercialitems or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 314999.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/23/2026. 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:
McKenzie Hanson
Procurement Specialist
McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov
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