REDSoX Front and rear spider rough machining.
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, is soliciting quotes for REDSoX front and rear spider rough machining. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and involves precision machining of specific aperture parts. The response deadline has been extended to April 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the machining of two (2) each of RDSX-102-001 FRONT APERTURE.STEP and two (2) each of RDSX-154 REAR APERTURE.STEP. Key requirements include:
- Completion within 35 business days of award.
- Adherence to geometric dimensions and tolerances specified in drawings.
- Utilization of customer-supplied 17-4 PH stainless steel alloy in H1150 heat treat condition.
- Performance of stress relief heat treat per SAE AMS2759/11.
- Achievement of a smallest roughness of 125uin/3.2um Ra.
- Parts must be bagged and tagged.
- Formal Inspection with a Dimensional Report is required.
- Provision of Certificates and Supplier Qualifications, including ITAR/EAR Registration, Finishing Certification, and Certificate of Conformance.
- Customer will perform EDM work and finish machining less windows at .125" stock, as well as lapping.
- Specific print exceptions apply regarding machining before stress relief and passivation.
Contract Details
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), implying a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Delivery is FOB Destination, and payment terms are Net 30. The NAICS Code is 332710 (Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes are due by April 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CST to Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov and must remain valid for 30 days. Submitted quotes must include two points of contact. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing via email to Laura Quave by April 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.
Special Requirements
CAD and mechanical drawing files are available upon request to vendors with a box.com account who can verify US Person status (US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card holder). Requests for drawings must include the full name and email of the box.com account holder.