Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC): Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Mission Extension and Ceiling Increase
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80ARC021D0002
- Agency
-
Ames Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 80ARC021D0002 Federal IDV award
- Awardee
- FMI Solutions, Inc.
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Biddeford, Maine 04005, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA Ames Research Center has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for Contract No. 80ARC021D0002 with Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI) to extend thermal protection systems (TPS) procurement for critical Science Mission Directorate missions. The sole-source contract modification will extend FMI's existing contract for an additional five years from January 20, 2026 to January 19, 2031, and increase the Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) maximum value from $24 million to $41 million. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice, confirmed FMI as the only responsible source capable of fabricating specialized TPS materials like Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator (PICA), Conformal PICA, 3D Mid Density Carbon Phenolic, and Heatshield for Extreme Entry Environment Technology. These specialized materials are critical for supporting upcoming NASA missions including Mars Sample Return, Dragonfly, and DAVINCI. The extension ensures continuity of essential TPS services while providing an opportunity for potential new market entrants to develop comparable capabilities in the future.
Notice text
A sole-source for an additional five years and to increase the Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity maximum value was awarded on December 10, 2024 to Contract 80ARC021D0002 for Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Missions.
Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Missions has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.303 and NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) 1806.303.
Awarded contract 80ARC021D0002 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2024-12-10.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 80ARC021D0002 TPS JOFOC Redaction.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Mission 80ARC021D0002 - Extend PoP & Ceiling Increase | Pre-Solicitation |
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