Dampers and Energy Absorbers for the Vehicle Damper System
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 80KSC024Q0002
- Agency
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Kennedy Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Orlando, Florida 32899, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) at the John F. Kennedy Space Center intends to award a new Purchase Order for Dampers and Energy Absorbers for the Vehicle Damper System. The proposed Purchase Order will be awarded using Other than Full and Open Competition procedures under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(b)(B) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), as the award to sources other than the original source would result in unacceptable delays and possible unsatisfactory performance. NASA is seeking (8) dampers and (8) energy absorbers, also known as buffers, as the primary mechanisms in the support of Mobile Launcher 2's (ML-2) Vehicle Damper System (VDS), which is a brand-new umbilical design required for the additional height of the Block 1B and eventual Block 2 SLS vehicle configurations. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications electronically by March 25, 2024, to be evaluated for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis.
This acquisition is not set aside and does not have a specific NAICS or PSC code identified. The potential incumbent or current contractor is Taylor Devices, and the total value of the Purchase Order is not specified. The government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice, nor will it reimburse firms for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.
Notice text
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice of a proposed contract action in accordance with FAR 5.201. NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center intends to award a new Purchase Order to Taylor Devices for Dampers and Energy Absorbers for the Vehicle Damper System.
The proposed Purchase Order will be awarded using Other than Full and Open Competition procedures citing the authority at 10 U.S.C. 3204(b)(B), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), for the for the purchase of (8) dampers and (8) energy absorbers, also known as buffers, as the primary mechanisms in the support of Mobile Launcher 2’s (ML-2) Vehicle Damper System (VDS). The VDS is a brand-new umbilical design and is required for ML-2 specifically due to the additional height of the Block 1B and eventual Block 2 SLS vehicle configurations. Awards to sources other than the original source would result in unacceptable delays and possible unsatisfactory performance in fulfilling the agency's needs.
This synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor does it restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice nor will it reimburse firms for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to timothy.freeland-1@nasa.gov no later than 3:00 PM EST on March 25, 2024. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at:
https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Damper System (VDS) Dampers and Buffers | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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