Fabrication of the REDSoX Outer Housing

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the fabrication of the REDSOX Outer Housing. The specific part required is one (1) RDSX-160 MMA CELL WELDMENT.

• Fabrication of one (1) RDSX-160 MMA CELL WELDMENT.

• Material: 17-4 PH SS.

• Body to be 18 Gauge Sheet.

• Overall Length: 24.183 inches.

• End Flanges: 19.916" OD & 19.726" OD.

• Heat Treatment: H1150 Condition.

• Nitric Passivation: Per ASTM A967.

• Welding: Must comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M standards.

• Inspection: 100% visual inspection of all welds using 5x magnification; no surface cracks permitted.

• Must meet geometric dimensional and tolerance requirements specified in drawings (not provided in this document).

• Requires Heat treat certification and Certificate of Conformance.

• Contract type is not specified, but the RFQ indicates a firm fixed-price contract is anticipated.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quotes are due by 5/14/2026 at 12 p.m. CT.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov.

• Contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) to sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov no later than 5/13/2026 by 2 p.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• Quotes shall remain valid for 30 days.

• Submitted quotes must list two points of contact (name, phone number, email address).

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from further consideration.

• This procurement is set aside for small business.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.

• This is a Brand Name or Equal to Requirement.

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 332999.

• Various FAR and NFS clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to System for Award Management, Government Property, Duty-Free Entry, Place of Manufacture, Export Licenses, and Personal Identity Verification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed engineering drawings and specifications for components related to a NASA opportunity. It includes drawings for mirror cell rings (RDSX-151), a cell tube (RDSX-152), and a cell weldment (RDSX-160).

• Part Numbers: RDSX-151 (Mirror Cell Ring), RDSX-152 (Cell Tube), RDSX-160 (MMA Cell Weldment).
• Materials: Primarily 17-4PH SS (Condition A or H1150).
• Manufacturing Standards: Adherence to ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.5, MIL-STD-130, SAE-AS478-35D, and NASA MSFC-STD-555 for material traceability.
• Surface Finish: Specified roughness limits (e.g., 125 µ in Ra).
• Special Processes: Includes requirements for heat treatment, welding (AWS D1.6/D1.1M), passivation (ASTM A967), and stress relief.
• Dimensional Tolerances: Detailed specifications for dimensions, angles, and geometric tolerances.
• Export Control: Marked as CUI//SP-EXPT, subject to Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the precise physical and material specifications of the components required for the opportunity. They dictate manufacturing processes, material selection, quality control, and compliance requirements. Bidders must ensure their manufacturing capabilities and proposals align with these detailed technical requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the fabrication of one (1) RDSX-160 MMA CELL WELDMENT, specifically the "REDSOX Outer Housing." The government is procuring this item as a "Brand Name or Equal to Requirement."

• Fabrication of one (1) RDSX-160 MMA CELL WELDMENT.

• Must meet geometric dimensional and tolerance requirements specified in drawings.

• Material: 17-4 PH SS.

• Body to be 18 Gauge Sheet.

• Overall Length: 24.183 inches.

• End Flanges: 19.916" OD & 19.726" OD.

• Heat Treatment: H1150 Condition.

• Nitric Passivation: Per ASTM A967.

• Welding: IAW AWS D1.1/D1.1M, with 100% visual inspection of all welds using 5x magnification. No surface cracks permitted.

• Required certifications: Heat treat certification, Certificate of Conformance.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but the document refers to "firm-fixed-price" in Section 4, with the total price TBD.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quotes are due by 4/29/2026 at 12 p.m. CT to Sara Jusino-Terry at sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov.

• Contractual and technical questions must be submitted via email to sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov no later than 4/28/2026 by 2 p.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• Quotes shall remain valid for 30 days.

• Submitted quotes must list two points of contact (name, phone number, email address).

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from further consideration.

• This procurement is set aside for small business.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.

• The solicitation includes Sections 1 (Statement of Work/Bid Schedule), 2 (Instructions to Offerors), 3 (Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications), 4 (Clauses/Terms and Conditions), and 5 (Quote Evaluation Criteria).

• Several FAR and NFS clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to System for Award Management, Government Property, Duty-Free Entry, Place of Manufacture, Export Licenses, and Ombudsman.