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Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage Engine (CSE)

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NNM18ZXP006LFederal

Submission Closed05/01/2018, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 336414

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Solicitation # 80JSC027R0004

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Navsup Weapon Systems Support

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336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 9

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 1

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/01/2018, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Full Description

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) invites Industry to submit a response to this Request for Information (RFI) to assist NASA in the acquisition planning for the production of the Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage Engines (CSE). The SLS Liquid Engine Office (LEO) is seeking potential sources to provide eighteen human-rated, flight-certified, high-performance liquid rocket engines in support of the SLS Program flight manifest. Detailed background information and requested response topics are included in the attached document. The purpose of this RFI is to identify the potential providers that can deliver CSEs that meet the requirements as described in the attached document. This synopsis is for information and acquisition planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Submissions will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not the required capability is currently available and if the procurement may be conducted on a competitive or non-competitive basis. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html. A determination by the Government not to procure this requirement, based upon responses to this notice or other market research, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is subject to FAR concerning limitations on export controlled items. No solicitation for this requirement currently exists. However, if an amendment to this RFI or solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on FedBizOpps. It is the potential Offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any amendments to this RFI or if released, future solicitation documents related to this synopsis. Potential Offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this RFI, or if released, any future solicitation documents.

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