Flight-Like Advanced Materials Reactor (FLAMR) Units
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) has posted a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for contract modification P00019 to contract 80MSFC21CA010 with Honeywell International Inc. This modification supports the Flight-Like Advanced Materials Reactor (FLAMR) Units program, specifically for in-scope, non-commercial technology development related to hydrogen recovery by a methane pyrolysis system. This notice is posted as required by FAR 5.302.
Scope of Change
The modification involves procuring technology development for an upgraded reactor, which will be retrofitted into a test stand. It also includes prework for a flight-like ground technology demonstration. The primary goal is to extend the maturation of the FLAMR system to reduce schedule risk and align with NASA's strategic objectives, particularly addressing the need for a ground test demonstration for future Mars Missions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for a contract modification.
- Contract Number: 80MSFC21CA010, Modification P00019.
- Contractor: Honeywell International Inc.
- Department/Agency: National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA).
- Office: NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER.
- Product/Service Code: AR13 (Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Experimental Development).
- Set-Aside: None specified (as this is a justification for an existing sole-source modification).
- Published Date: February 9, 2026.
Additional Notes
This document serves as a justification for a sole-source contract modification and does not represent a new solicitation or impact proposal submission deadlines for external bidders. It details the rationale for using other than full and open competition, citing FAR 6.303-2(b)(1) through (b)(11).
Contact Information
- Primary: Cornelius Edison (cornelius.d.edison@nasa.gov)
- Secondary: Cynthia Hubbard (cynthia.a.hubbard@nasa.gov)