1 kg of NKMOF-1-Ni MOFs, formed into spherical pellets

NASA's National Shared Services Center (NSSC) is procuring 1 kilogram of NKMOF-1-Ni metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) formed into spherical pellets for hydrogen separation technology applications within the Advanced Exploration Systems Life Support Systems program. The procurement is being conducted as a sole-source acquisition under FAR 12.102(a), with Framergy identified as the sole provider of this specialized material. The MOF material must be synthesized in two 0.5-kilogram batches with specific binder formulations, shaped into spherical or semi-spherical particles sized at 8-12 mesh, and must meet critical performance requirements including withstanding activation temperatures of at least 150 degrees Celsius and resisting moisture degradation. Interested organizations may submit written capabilities and qualifications by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 20, 2026, with the government reserving the right to determine whether to compete this procurement on a full and open competitive basis based on responses received. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Kacey Hickman, Procurement Specialist, at Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov.

This procurement carries no set-aside designations and is being conducted using commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12. Framergy, located at 800 Raymond Stotzer Parkway, Suite 2011, College Station, Texas 77845-6371, is the identified incumbent contractor for this specialized MOF material. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation notice. Performance of the work will be located at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), with the procurement administered by NASA/NSSC. The NAICS classification for this effort is 513210 (Research and Development in Nanotechnology), and the PSC category is 6850 (Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties).