Attachment D - Brand Name Justification.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Justification for NASA Langley Research Center detailing a procurement for 3M Nextel Ceramic Fabric. The justification covers a firm-fixed price order for Nextel BF-20 proprietary Ceramic Fabric with a total estimated price of $318,087, to be completed within 110 business days after contract award. The fabric is specifically required for the Vulcan Engine Recovery Aeroshell (VERA) Hypersonic Inflatable Aeroshell Decelerator (HIAD) project, with NASA having previously flight tested the BF-20 fabric and established comprehensive testing databases.

The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 314999 with a 550-employee size standard. The solicitation (number 80LARC903404Q) is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, with key dates including a 10 June 2025 deadline for offeror questions and a 16 June 2025 deadline for quote submissions. Award will be made on a best-value basis considering technical capability, delivery, and price, with payment terms of NET 30 and free on board (FOB) destination delivery to NASA Langley Research Center.