Calibrating JCAST, ACAST, VTA, RVA
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to issue a sole source contract to CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC for the calibration of JCAST, ACAST, VTA, and RVA systems. This effort is crucial for restoring and verifying the Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) Joint Combined Aircrew System Tester (JCAST) to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards, ensuring accurate and safe life support testing for flight operations. Responses from interested organizations are due by March 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall perform comprehensive services including:
- Diagnostic Evaluation: Full assessment of the JCAST unit and all accessories.
- Repairs: Execution of necessary repairs using OEM parts and proprietary procedures.
- Calibration: Calibration of the JCAST and its subcomponents in accordance with OEM technical publications.
- Functional Testing: Verification of leak rates, pressure profiles, and performance criteria for aircrew ensemble testing.
- Certification: Provision of calibration certification traceable to Chemring-approved standards.
- Compliance: Adherence to applicable Air Force Technical Orders (T.O. 15X6-4-8-2, T.O. 33D2-10-141-1).
- Return: Ensuring equipment is returned in a ready-for-use condition, properly packaged for safe transport.
Deliverables
Key deliverables include inspection results, diagnostic reports, calibration certificates, repair summaries, verification and functional test results, proper packaging and shipment, and all documentation required for equipment acceptance.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Sole Source Intent)
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Product Service Code: J016 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Components And Accessories)
- Place of Performance: NASA/Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), Edwards, CA 93523
- Period of Performance: 12 months from the award date, accounting for repair cycles, lead time, shipping, and administrative requirements.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: March 19, 2026
Evaluation
NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC, citing them as the sole provider. Interested organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications in writing to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete is solely at the government's discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
This acquisition will utilize provisions, clauses, and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. 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.
Primary Point of Contact: Tracy Bremer (tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov).