JOFOC 80MSFC24CA009 Mod P00004_Redacted.pdf
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- Microwave Multimode (MWM) Continuous Paving, Horizontal, and Vertical Construction Techniques Federal contract opportunity
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- 25-59-PS50_MWM-JOFOC
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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) document prepared by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) for a sole-source contract modification to Dr. Holly Shulman for microwave multimode continuous paving, horizontal, and vertical construction techniques (Contract 80MSFC24CA009).
The modification authorizes three additional tasks (Tasks 9, 10, and 11) to advance the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of a microwave system to TRL 6 for a flight opportunity scheduled for 2028. Task 9 involves identifying or designing a vacuum-compatible solid-state microwave source and feasible flight mass; Task 10 focuses on optimizing the susceptor array for uniform, predictable processing; and Task 11 addresses dust and heat shielding to prevent warping of the microwave applicator during processing. The contract's original period of performance runs through December 31, 2025, leaving five months remaining with no contractually offered options. The justification establishes that Dr. Shulman is the only entity capable of performing this work due to her exclusive expertise and proprietary microwave heating formula for uniformly heating and sintering large sample sizes of lunar and Martian regolith simulants. A synopsis was posted on the Government Point of Entry (Sam.gov) on July 18, 2025, closing July 28, 2025, with no responses received. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable, with pricing to be negotiated and analyzed prior to contract execution using cost and price analysis techniques in accordance with FAR 15.404-1.
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Rev.:5/2025 services, however, those queries resulted in Dr. Holly Shulman as being identified as the only capable entity for this work; there will be no duplicated efforts for this technology.
Dr. Holly Shulman’s proprietary formula is of high value to NASA’s mission to accomplish the goal of advancing the state-of-the-art microwave system technology required for success.
This contract has a period of performance ending December 31, 2025; five months remaining before the period of performance expires with no contractually offered options. This modification will be executed pursuant to FAR Part 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A), which implements the authority for acquisition of supplies or services from only one source due to expected substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.
10. FAR 6.303-2(b)(10) – A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed an interest in writing in the acquisition:
A notice of NASA’s intent to award this sole-source action was synopsized on the GPE website (Sam.gov) per FAR Subpart 5.2 (See Section 6 above). The synopsis was posted on July 18, 2025 and closed on July 28, 2025. There were no responses to the synopsis posted.
11. FAR 6.303-2(b)(11) – A statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required:
The Agency will continue to examine the market in the future for alternative solutions or new sources before executing any subsequent acquisitions for the same requirements.
Microwave MultiMode (MWM) Continuous Paving, Horizontal, and Vertical Construction
Techniques
JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
SIGNATURE PAGE
I ce1tify that the facts presented in this justification are accurate and complete.
Jennifer
Edmunson
Digitally signed by
Jennifer Eanl.11S01l Date: 2025.08.08
10:45:22 -05'00"
Jennifer Edmunson Technical Representative
I hereby ce1tify that the above justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
CYNTHIA
HUBBARD
Digttally signed by
CYNTI-IIA HUBBARD
Date: 2025.08.11
09:13:24 -05'00'
Cynthia Hubbard Contracting Officer
Rev.:5/2025
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