VIPER Fabrication Services

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center is seeking capability statements from all interested parties for fabricating models of components. These components will be used to assemble a non-functional model. The model will be used to develop and mature integration procedures, and assess interfaces, alignments, clearances, and accessibility throughout the assembly process. NASA is soliciting information about potential sources to provide approximately 64 components to be fabricated. Component dimensional information and CAD models will be provided. The models will consist of the outer mold line of the component. The component description will provide information on the fidelity of the model to be created. In general, higher fidelity is required at all attach points. (See RFI Attachment A for reference information) Fabrication and materials selection will not be specified. The vendor shall be assess the models to select the appropriate materials and fabrication methods for each component to enable assembly of a self-supporting structural model. Delivery of monolithically fabricated components are preferred, but components assembled from pieces are acceptable for larger items. Prior to fabrication, the vendor shall seek concurrence from NASA on materials, dimensions, and fabrication methods for each component Prior to delivery, NASA will verify outside dimensions. No Certification of Compliance is required. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and there is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals, and submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred and the respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in www.beta.SAM.gov. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. If your organization has the potential capacity to the contract services listed above, please provide the following information to the best of your ability. Partial responses are accepted. 1. Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, CAGE code, and size and type (large, small, women-owned) of ownership for the organization, and the number of years in business. 2. Discuss your company's ability to perform the services listed above. The discussion should address the feasibility of providing an initial set of components within 3 months of authority to proceed (ATP), and having all components delivered within 5 months of ATP. 3. If subcontracting or joint venture is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the anticipated administrative and management structure of such arrangements (if this information is known at this time). Also address what elements of work would be performed by the prime or joint venture and which elements would be performed by subcontractors. If the Government issues a Request for Proposal (RFP), the government reserves the right to restrict the procurement to small businesses. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. All responses shall be submitted to Bermuda Brittingham at bermuda.a.brittingham@nasa.gov, no later than Wednesday, July 28, 2020, 4:30 PM CT. Please reference 80JSC020FABSVC in any response. 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. Product Service Code: 1675 - SPACE VEHICLE COMPONENTS NAICS Code: 33641 - Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Place of Performance: USA