Calibrating JCAST, ACAST, VTA, RVA

NASA's Shared Services Center has published a Special Notice for calibration and repair services related to JCAST, ACAST, VTA, and RVA equipment. The agency intends to issue a sole source contract to CHEMRING ENERGETIC DEVICES INC under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) authority, as Chemring has been determined to be the sole provider capable of performing this specialized work. The procuring center is NASA/NSSC, with performance to be located at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The government intends to acquire commercial items and services under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 procedures. This Special Notice was posted on March 19, 2026, and invites interested organizations to challenge the sole source determination.

The primary objective of this notice is to allow other organizations to submit written capabilities and qualifications demonstrating their ability to perform calibration and repair services for the JCAST and associated subcomponents before the government finalizes its sole source decision. Interested contractors must submit their qualifications in writing to the designated point of contact by March 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, with oral communications not being acceptable. The work requires complete diagnostic evaluation, repair, and calibration of equipment to Original Equipment Manufacturer standards, compliance with applicable Air Force Technical Orders, and use of OEM parts and proprietary procedures, with a 12-month performance period from contract award. There are no specific set-asides for small businesses or other designated groups, meaning any qualified contractor may submit capabilities for consideration. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on responses received.