Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Missions
Contact and place of performance
Nairi Freeman
Moffett Field, CA 94035
USA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/Ames Research Center (ARC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Missions. NASA ARC requiresThermal Protection products as required for NASAs Mars Sample Return and Dragonfly missions. NASA ARC has a requirement for TPS products in support of SMD Missions which would provide the fo...
View moreThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center (ARC) issued solicitation 80ARC021R0003 for Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) to support Science Mission Directorate (SMD) missions, specifically the Mars Sample Return (MSR) and Dragonfly programs. The scope includes fabricating carbon FiberForm billets and performing resin infusion to produce Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator - Domestic (PICA-D) for the MSR Earth Entry Vehicle (EEV) backshell, the Dragonfly aeroshell, and the Mars Sample Return Lander. Additionally, the requirement involves resin infusing 3D woven 54-inch and 80-inch Heatshield for Extreme Entry Environment Technology (HEEET) engineering preforms to support the development of 1.4-meter diameter single-piece heat shields for the MSR EEV forebody.
NASA ARC intends to award a sole source, non-competitive contract to Fiber Materials, Inc. (FMI) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as FMI is identified as the only responsible source capable of satisfying these requirements. The acquisition will result in a single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an effective five-year ordering period. Delivery orders issued under this IDIQ will be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP). Work is primarily associated with performance at Moffett Field, California.
This procurement is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC 9390 for Miscellaneous Fabricated Nonmetallic Materials. The response deadline for this solicitation is December 24, 2020. Administrative oversight is provided by Contracting Specialist Nairi Freeman, and the formal request is supported by two attachments: a Letter Request for Proposal and a Statement of Work for Delivery Order 1.
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