Repair the REI and WEZI spacesuit prototypes
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
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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) Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the repair of REI and WEZI spacesuit prototypes. This requirement is intended as a sole-source award to ILC ASTROSPACE LLC, identified as the original equipment manufacturer. However, other interested organizations are invited to submit capabilities for consideration.
Scope of Work
The Statement of Work (SOW) details necessary repairs and replacement hardware for two prototype space suit components to enable NASA's upcoming evaluations:
- REI Suit: Requires upgrades to resolve known issues, implementation of alternate waist and shoulder axial designs (eliminating vectran eye splicing), and modification of arm and leg interfaces for compatibility with EMU arms and legs, while retaining existing arm use.
- WEI-ZEI Suit: Requires repair or replacement of shoulder softgoods flanges due to urethane film degradation.
Deliverables
Key deliverables include:
- Refurbished REI and WEI-ZEI suits, each meeting a leakage specification of less than 0.5 SCFM.
- Comprehensive repair reports, including leakage and proof test results, material certifications for new hardgoods and softgoods, and drawings for new softgoods interfaces, axial brackets, and axial restraints.
- A design and repair review for all updates and repairs.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intended Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Product Service Code: AJ11 (General Science And Technology R&D Services)
- Place of Performance: NASA/Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston, TX.
- Response Due: February 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published Date: January 29, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested organizations may submit written capabilities and qualifications. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. Oral communications are not acceptable. This procurement will acquire commercial items and services under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
Additional Notes
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The primary point of contact is Cara Craft (cara.s.craft@nasa.gov).