Upper Elevon Heater Carriage Fabrication
Overview
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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 Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), via the NASA Shared Services Center, is soliciting quotes for the fabrication and delivery of Upper Elevon Heater Carriage components for an upcoming ground test effort. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The objective is to produce one structure for the overall test setup, with delivery to Edwards, CA. Quotes are due by February 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the fabrication and delivery of Upper Elevon Heater Carriage components according to provided design drawings. The contractor must deliver the components to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA. Government-furnished information includes design drawings for various components, but no government-furnished property will be provided.
Key Deliverables & Requirements
- Fabrication and delivery of Upper Elevon Heater Carriage components.
- Delivery within a maximum of 12 weeks after contract award; earlier delivery is desirable.
- Submission of a manufacturing process plan and a quality plan for ensuring dimensional tolerances as part of the proposal.
- Provide fabrication status updates via email every three weeks.
- Provide one week advance notice for delivery logistics.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ 80NSSC26922577Q)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Edwards, CA
- Payment Terms: NET 30
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: January 19, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. CT (via email).
- Quotes Due: February 6, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. CT.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a "best value" approach considering:
- Lowest price
- Fabrication duration
- Past performance (three references required)
- Technical acceptability
Eligibility
- Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.
- Offerors must provide their Cage Code/UEI, ARO Delivery Time, and FOB Destination.
- Specific provisions regarding representation for telecommunications and video surveillance services must be completed.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Tracy Bremer (tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov)