HYD Test Stand Coupling Adapter - Adapter Set, Coupling - NSN 4920-01-074-9785

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a HYD Test Stand Coupling Adapter - Adapter Set, Coupling with National Stock Number (NSN) 4920-01-074-9785. The agency intends to issue a sole source contract to WBPARTS INC, located in Palm Bay, Florida, under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). NASA has determined that WBPARTS INC is the sole provider of this specific adapter set. The performance of this contract will be located at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), and the procurement falls under NAICS Code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. The government plans to acquire commercial items and services using provisions outlined in FAR Part 12 and Part 13.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to allow interested organizations an opportunity to submit their capabilities and qualifications for potentially competing the procurement. Contractors must submit their responses in writing by May 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, with the understanding that the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with full and open competition. The Statement of Work requires the contractor to deliver a specialized adapter set within 48 weeks, provide a Certificate of Conformance, and include specific components like a case, plate, rivets, reducers, and connectors. Oral communications are not acceptable in responding to this notice, and interested parties should be aware that NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition. Eligible organizations can review and submit qualifications, with the understanding that their submission will be evaluated solely to determine the potential for competitive procurement.