Purchase Order 80NSSC26P0356

NASA's Shared Services Center awarded a $25,962 firm fixed-price purchase order to Leach International Corp (doing business as Esterline Power Systems) for a solid-state power controller designed for an arc fault bench. The equipment will support the System-Agnostic Arc Fault Implementor (SAFDI) testbench at NASA's Glenn Research Center, which is part of the broader Subsonic Vehicle Technologies and Tools (SVTT) project focused on developing DC arc fault detectors for hybrid-electric aircraft systems, spacecraft power systems, and microgrids. The solid-state power controller must meet stringent technical specifications including a continuous voltage rating of 1 kVDC or greater, 200A continuous current capacity at 85°C with 600A interrupting capability, and operational capability across temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C. This was a sole-source award with no set-aside designation, issued as a Special Notice on March 12, 2026, with award and ultimate completion both occurring on March 18, 2026 and March 18, 2027, respectively.

Leach International Corp, a subsidiary of TransDigm Group Incorporated headquartered in Buena Park, California, is a specialized manufacturer of high-reliability power switching and control components with an established track record of federal contracting. The company's expertise in designing and producing advanced electrical components for aerospace, ground vehicle, rail, and industrial applications, combined with extensive subcontract relationships with major defense primes including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman, positioned it as the sole qualified provider for this NASA requirement. The procurement was conducted under NAICS Code 336413 and utilized FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures for commercial items and services.