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Thermoplastic composite tank manufacturing pathfinder, to reduce risk in tank fabrication with this material
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NASA/NSSC is seeking a thermoplastic composite tank manufacturing pathfinder to mitigate risks associated with tank fabrication using this specific material. The agency intends to issue a sole source contract to Wichita State University under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), as the university has been identified as the sole provider for this requirement. The procurement will be managed by the NASA Shared Services Center, with the actual performance of the work taking place at the NASA Glenn Research Center. This acquisition is classified under NAICS code 611310 and will follow the provisions and procedures for commercial items prescribed in FAR Part 12. Interested organizations have the opportunity to submit written documentation regarding their capabilities and qualifications to challenge the sole source determination. These submissions must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on August 24, 2026. The government will evaluate these responses solely to decide whether to proceed with a competitive procurement process, though the final decision remains at the government's discretion. All communications regarding this notice must be in writing, as oral communications are not permitted. For any concerns, the NASA Center Ombudsman is available through the official NASA procurement regulations link.
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Contract Value
$128,481.5Place of Performance
MSSet-Aside
Awardee
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITYAward Issued Date
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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Thermoplastic composite tank manufacturing pathfinder, to reduce risk in tank fabrication with this material.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount ST #38 Wichita Kansas 67260 – 9700 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Wichita State is the sole provider of Thermoplastic composite tank manufacturing pathfinder, to reduce risk in tank fabrication with this material
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 Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611310.
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 8/24/2026. 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:
Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
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