Fabrication of the REDSoX Outer Housing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the NASA Shared Services Center, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for the Fabrication of the REDSoX Outer Housing. This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a "Brand Name or Equal to Requirement" for one (1) RDSX-160 MMA CELL WELDMENT. Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes are due by April 29, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires the fabrication of one (1) RDSX-160 MMA CELL WELDMENT, also known as the "REDSOX Outer Housing." Key requirements include:
- Material: 17-4 PH SS, with the body made from 18 Gauge Sheet.
- Dimensions: Overall Length of 24.183 inches, with End Flanges measuring 19.916" OD and 19.726" OD.
- Processing: Must meet specified geometric dimensional and tolerance requirements.
- Treatments: Heat Treatment to H1150 Condition and Nitric Passivation per ASTM A967.
- Welding: IAW AWS D1.1/D1.1M, requiring 100% visual inspection (5x magnification) with no surface cracks permitted.
- Deliverables: Required certifications include Heat Treat Certification and a Certificate of Conformance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, as indicated in Section 4 of the solicitation.
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside.
- Delivery: FOB Destination.
- Quotes Due: April 29, 2026, by 12 p.m. CT.
- Questions Due: April 28, 2026, by 2 p.m. CT.
- Published: April 27, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Sara Jusino-Terry at sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov. All contractual and technical questions must also be submitted via email to the same contact by the deadline; telephone questions will not be accepted. Submitted quotes must remain valid for 30 days and include two points of contact (name, phone, email). Award will be made to the responsible Offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.
Eligibility
Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.