Development and Optimization of Custom Coated Textile Solutions for Artemis Suit Materials Project

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the Development and Optimization of Custom Coated Textile Solutions for Artemis Suit Materials Project. The notice indicates a potential sole source contract with Moonprint Solutions LLC for work to be performed at NASA Johnson Space Center. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541715 and will utilize commercial item acquisition procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13. NASA is currently seeking interested organizations to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing. The agency will evaluate these submissions to determine whether the procurement should be conducted competitively, with the final determination remaining at the government's discretion.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to develop and optimize custom coated textile solutions for the outer shell fabric of lunar suit environmental protection garments (EPG) for the Artemis program. Contractors interested in participating must submit their capabilities by 1 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 24, 2024, directly to Cara Craft via email. The project has a six-month performance period from January 15 to July 15, 2025, and requires contractors to conduct coating and lamination trials using commercial or custom formulation coatings. Key requirements include pursuing additives to enhance fabric properties such as dust impermeability, reduced porosity, UV blocking, and thermal stability across a wide temperature range. Deliverables will include up to three candidate solutions with 5 yards of coated/laminated fabrics, weekly status meetings, and a comprehensive final report detailing design processes, test results, manufacturing considerations, and PFAS-alternative recommendations. Successful contractors must collaborate closely with NASA's Crew and Thermal System Division Advanced Suit Team to ensure iterative feedback and alignment with the agency's testing schedule.