AeroGo Filler Cart Air Pad Replacement

NASA Langley Research Center is seeking replacement air pads for its 14x22-foot Subsonic Tunnel filler cart, specifically four AeroGo Part #49118 21GHD HD Gapmaster Fixed Mount Aero-Casters. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center is managing this procurement under Solicitation Number 80NSSC897682Q, with the primary objective of maintaining wind tunnel testing equipment operational capabilities. The solicitation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, meaning the contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer from a responsible offeror. Potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide two points of contact with their submission. Quotes are due by March 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CT, and must be submitted via email to Lindsey McLellan.

This contract opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses within the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (NAICS 334516) category. The procurement involves replacing existing air pads that have significant wear, causing unstable movement in the filler cart system. Each replacement air pad has an 8,000 lbs capacity and provides an effective lift height of 1-5/8 inches. The place of performance is located in Hampton, VA 23681, and delivery will be FOB Destination. While the precise award value is not specified in the documents, the solicitation indicates a two-month delivery lead time from the award date. Vendors must be authorized resellers or distributors of AeroGo products, as the procurement is specifically seeking brand-name components to ensure compatibility with the existing air pad system.