Test, Evaluation, and Support Team 4 (TEST4)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an "Interested Parties List" for a SAM.gov opportunity. It serves to inform potential vendors about other companies that have expressed interest in the opportunity.

• The list contains company names.

This list can help bidders identify potential partners, competitors, or subcontractors. It provides insight into the market landscape for the opportunity.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to questions raised by industry regarding the TEST4 opportunity, addressing topics such as fire services, NAICS codes, chart availability, IT support, CMMC requirements, and meeting logistics.

• Fire Services: Fire and emergency services are expected to remain under the TEST4 acquisition, not enterprise contracts, with responsibilities outlined in the PWS.
• NAICS Code: The most appropriate NAICS code is 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), Exception 3: Guided Missiles and Space Vehicles; Their Propulsion Units and Propulsion Parts, with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees.
• Chart Availability: Industry Day charts have been posted to SAM.gov and will be updated to reflect the applicable NAICS exception and size standards.
• Firefighter CBA: The firefighter Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is between the contractor and the local union, not part of an enterprise-wide contract.
• IT Support: The WSTF test environment includes IT systems for data acquisition, automated tools, configuration management, and audit logging. Software quality control is managed by WSTF SM&A.
• CMMC: NASA does not directly fall under the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.
• One-on-One Meetings: Meetings are open to anyone registered for the meetings and site tour. Four team members per company are allowed for one-on-one meetings, with one meeting per company.
• High Pressure Systems: WSTF does not maintain pneumatic systems in the 50,000 psi range. The highest pressure pneumatic systems are 10,000 psi. Steam altitude systems operate at MAWP 375 psig and 250 psig.

No determination has been made regarding a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 541715 or specific small business participation requirements. Bidders should continue to monitor SAM.gov for the final Request for Proposal for this information.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet used for registering attendees for a site tour and one-on-one meetings related to an opportunity. It serves as a registration form for interested vendors.

• Company Name: To identify the vendor.
• Legal Name of Attendee: To record the names of individuals attending.
• Attendee Limits: Specifies a maximum of two attendees per site tour and four attendees per company for one-on-one meetings.
• US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (Y/N): To verify attendee citizenship status.
• Real ID (Y/N): To verify if attendees possess a Real ID.
• Email Address: For communication purposes.
• Phone Number: For contact.
• Participating in Site Tour (Y/N): To indicate attendance at the site tour.
• Participating in One-on-One Meeting (Y/N): To indicate attendance at a one-on-one meeting.

Vendors interested in attending the site tour or one-on-one meetings must complete this form with the required information. It is crucial for coordinating logistics and ensuring compliance with attendee limits and identification requirements.

Other / Unclassified

This document comprises presentation slides from an Industry Day event held on December 10, 2025, for NASA's Johnson Space Center/White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Test Evaluation and Support Team 4 (TEST4) acquisition. The slides provide an overview of the WSTF's mission, history, budget, personnel, and core capabilities, including facility services, environmental compliance, analytical chemistry, calibration, precision cleaning, metallurgy, machining, welding, heavy equipment, and publication/photo/video services. It also details the WSTF organization, recent customer base (NASA programs, other government agencies, and private industry), and TEST4 objectives. The presentation includes information on the current TEST3 contract (incumbent: Sierra Lobo, Inc.) and outlines the anticipated TEST4 contract approach, including a TBD solicitation number, NAICS code 541715, size standard of 1300 employees, a 5-year period of performance (Feb 2027 - Jan 2032), and an IDIQ hybrid contract type with Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) task orders. Specific technical areas for TEST4 include Rocket Propulsion Test & Evaluation, Oxygen Systems Test & Evaluation, Composite Pressure Systems Testing, Hypervelocity Impact Testing, Propellant & Aerospace Fluids Testing & Analysis, Spaceflight Component Services, Flight Acceptance Standard Test, Enabling Capabilities, Facility Services, Environmental Coordination, Safety & Mission Assurance, and Protective Services.

This document is highly relevant for potential bidders as it offers crucial background information on WSTF operations and capabilities, the objectives of the TEST4 acquisition, and details regarding the anticipated contract structure, period of performance, and technical scope. It helps vendors understand the context of potential future procurements, the range of services NASA requires, and the operational environment. The presentation also outlines the procurement schedule, including anticipated release dates for Sources Sought, draft and final RFPs, proposal due dates, contract award, and the process for one-on-one industry meetings. A disclaimer clarifies that no solicitation currently exists and that future solicitations will be posted on SAM.gov. Vendors are advised not to contact incumbent personnel.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a presentation from an Industry Day event held on December 10, 2025, for the Test Evaluation and Support Team 4 (TEST4) at NASA's White Sands Test Facility (WSTF). The presentation covered the agenda, an overview of the TEST4 acquisition and work at WSTF, organizational vision, objectives, contracting information, technical overviews, and the procurement schedule. It also included details on question handling, a disclaimer that no solicitation currently exists, and contact information. The WSTF's mission is to support NASA programs in space transportation and human space flight, as well as other agencies and commercial customers, with key objectives including maintaining a safe and environmentally compliant workplace, proactive operations management, engineering and scientific excellence, and flexibility.

This presentation provides potential bidders with crucial insights into NASA's TEST4 program and WSTF's operational priorities. It outlines the purpose of the Industry Day, which was to inform industry about the proposed acquisition and encourage competition. While no solicitation is currently active, the document details the scope of services and capabilities NASA requires, including:

• Flight Acceptance Standard Test: Verifying space flight materials and system performance.
• Spaceflight Component Processing: Maintenance, refurbishment, and testing of flight hardware.
• Enabling Capabilities: Imaging, measurement standards, calibration, precision cleaning, manufacturing, machining, welding, valve repair, and design/analysis of pressure systems.
• Facility Services: Engineering, construction management, operations and maintenance of infrastructure, logistics, and renewable energy programs.
• Environmental Coordination: Ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting restoration projects.
• Safety & Mission Assurance: S&MA programs and regulatory compliance.
• Protective Services: Fire protection, emergency medical services, HazMat response, and emergency preparedness.

The document also details the procurement schedule, including the release of a draft RFP, industry days, one-on-one meetings, proposal due dates, and anticipated award dates. This information is vital for vendors to assess their capabilities and interest in future solicitations related to TEST4.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet used for registering attendees for a virtual industry day event (TEST4 Virtual Industry Day).

• The form requires the following information for each attendee (maximum of four per company):
  • Company Name
  • Name of Attendee
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Business Size
  • Socioeconomic Status
  • Cage Code

This form is for potential bidders to register their attendance for an upcoming virtual industry day. It is essential for companies interested in participating in the event to provide the requested information accurately.