Kulite unsteady pressure transducers
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the NASA Shared Services Center, is soliciting quotations for a Brand Name requirement for Kulite unsteady pressure transducers. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The transducers are for the NASA Langley Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT) in Hampton, VA, to acquire time-varying pressure data. Quotes are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 100 units of Kulite Miniature Amplified Transducer, Model XCL-17A-IA-100-17A. These transducers are critical for analyzing aerodynamic and model instabilities in wind-tunnel testing. The specific brand ensures data consistency and simplified integration with existing equipment. Key specifications include:
- Range: 17 psi Absolute
- Screen type: A screen
- In-line amplifier: Yes
- Cable: 3 ft shielded cable (transducer to amplifier), 2 ft shielded cable (amplifier to Lemo connectors)
- Connectors: Dual Lemo (3-pin for signal, 2-pin for power)
- Excitation: 12 +/- 4 VDC
- Output: 0.25 VDC to 4.75 VDC
- Bandwidth: 3 kHz (+/- 0.5 dB)
- Compensated temperature range: 70 degF to 130 degF
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Manufacturing facility (delivery to NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA)
- Estimated Delivery Lead-Time: September 31, 2026
- Quotes Due: June 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CT (5:00 p.m. ET)
- Questions Due: June 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CT (5:00 p.m. ET)
- Published Date: June 3, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted in writing via email to Lindsey McLellan at lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov.
- Quote Requirements: Quotes must remain valid for 30 days and list two points of contact (name, phone, email).
- Questions: Contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing via email to Lindsey McLellan at lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) and conforms to the solicitation. Offers not technically acceptable will be removed.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 336413
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.
- Commercial Item: This procurement is for a commercial item.
- FOB: Destination
- FAR/NFS Clauses: Various clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to System for Award Management, Duty-Free Entry, Place of Manufacture, and Whistleblower rights. Specific provisions for duty-free entry are detailed.