Thermal Performance Testing and Validation

The contract involves comprehensive environmental and human-rated testing of the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment under simulated extravehicular activity conditions, including exposure to vacuum, extreme thermal variations, and dynamic motion to assess safety, thermal regulation, and operational efficiency. The testing is designed to validate the garment’s performance in mission-critical space environments, ensuring it meets stringent NASA requirements for astronaut life support systems during spacewalks. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, issued by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with performance to be conducted in Houston, Texas, at a facility designated for advanced life support testing. Responses must be submitted by May 5, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on April 30, 2026. No set-aside provisions apply, and the contract is open to qualified subcontractors capable of executing rigorous, human-in-the-loop testing under controlled analog space conditions.