Atlas APA-2 Winch Mod

NASA's Shared Services Center is conducting a sources sought announcement and presolicitation notice for two Atlas APA-2 Winch Mod units, with capability statements due by September 15, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time; the Government intends to award this procurement as sole source to ATLAS DEVICES, LLC under FAR 12.102(a) authority but retains discretion to proceed competitively based on capability statement submissions.

The equipment will support operations of the Counterweight Offload Astronaut Suited Test and Evaluation Rig (COASTER) at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Each complete kit must deliver 850-pound personnel-rated hauling capacity via approved mechanical advantage configuration, dual redundant braking systems, emergency mechanical descent without battery power, and operate across –10°F to +120°F temperature range. Specifications include maximum 65-pound weight, dimensions of 20" × 12" × 10", aluminum and stainless steel construction, and 7/32" galvanized steel cable (65 feet direct or 32 feet mechanical advantage). Equipment must comply with ANSI Z359.4-2013, ANSI Z117.1-2022, OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.140, and OSHA 1910.66; battery certifications must include NAVSEA 9310 and US DoD Test and Evaluation Command Safety Confirmation, with environmental qualification to MIL-STD 810F and MIL-STD 167. Delivery must occur within 30 calendar days of order receipt, with all documentation required by October 1, 2026. A 12-month manufacturer's warranty commences upon delivery and Government acceptance. Interested organizations must submit written capability statements only—no oral communications or quotes—to Cara Craft (Cara.s.craft@nas.gov) or Kimberlynn Lancaster (kimberlynn.m.lancaster@nasa.gov). NAICS 332999.