Service Maintenance for 250-Ton Hydra-Set.
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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
NASA/NSSC has issued a Presolicitation for Service Maintenance for a 250-Ton Hydra-Set system. This notice is intended to identify qualified organizations capable of providing this specialized service, which the government currently intends to procure as a sole source from Del Mar Avionics. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements. Responses are due by April 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive service maintenance of one (1) Model DHS-250R Hydra-Set System. This includes:
- Complete functional testing, proof-loading, and calibration.
- Static structural proof test at 200% (1,000,000 lbs.) with the piston rod fully extended.
- Static hydraulic system proof test at 125% (625,000 lbs.) with the piston rod at mid-stroke.
- 10-point calibration for accuracy within 0.5% of the full load scale.
- Functional hoisting and rotation test with a 250,000 lbs. load, verifying linear travel and rotation in both directions, with verified weight within +/- 2500 lbs. of the calibration standard.
- One-hour hang test with a 250,000 lbs. load.
- Physical checks for external and internal leakage.
- Provision of a calibration test report and a Certificate of Conformance.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Intended Procurement: Sole source to Del Mar Avionics (commercial items/services under FAR Part 12).
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components).
- Place of Performance: Contractor Facility (for testing and calibration).
- Period of Performance: Six weeks after the Hydra-set arrives at the Contractor Facility.
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published Date: April 28, 2026.
Eligibility & Evaluation
While the notice is classified under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), the government's stated intent is a sole source award to Del Mar Avionics. Interested organizations may submit written capabilities and qualifications. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for quotes, and any price offers received will not be reviewed or accepted at this time. All correspondence should reference ID 80NSSC26931285Q. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.