Perform cryogenic mechanical testing for composite materials needed to move project forward.
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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.
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), through its Shared Services Center (NSSC), intends to issue a sole source contract to COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC. for cryogenic mechanical testing of composite materials. This notice serves as a request for interested organizations to submit their capabilities to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The project is for NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC).
Scope of Work
The requirement is to perform mechanical testing on selected polymer matrix composites and resins at cryogenic temperatures, specifically 20 K (for Liquid Hydrogen) and 111 K (for Liquid Natural Gas), relevant to cryotank applications. The testing will be conducted at Composite Technology Development, Inc.'s facility. Key tasks include:
- Testing 104 coupons across three blocks.
- Conducting tension, compact tension (toughness), and thermal expansion tests.
- Utilizing materials such as thermoplastic T1100 carbon fiber/TC1225 Low-melt polyaryletherketone (LM-PAEK) and thermoset T1100/3960 epoxy resin.
- Adhering to specific coupon preparation, labeling, tabbing requirements, and ASTM Standards (D3039, D638, D5045, Modified D5335).
- Delivering raw data in Excel/CSV format and summary reports to NASA.
Contract Details
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Commercial items/services under FAR Part 12)
- Intended Awardee: COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC.
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Engineering Services)
- Product Service Code: H215 (Equipment And Materials Testing: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Submission & Evaluation
- Purpose: To determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis.
- Submission Requirement: Interested organizations must submit written capabilities and qualifications.
- Deadline: June 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Method: Submit to the identified point of contact. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining competitive feasibility. A decision not to compete is at the government's discretion.
Additional Notes
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The primary point of contact is Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist II, at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov.