NASA gsfc roman space telescope project propellant tanks

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight Center is soliciting proposals to design, manufacture, test and deliver four flight-ready propellant tanks and one spare forging set to support the Roman Space Telescope project, launching no later than June 2026. Offerors must address all requirements defined in the request for proposal and its attachments, which specify design, analysis, fabrication, assembly, testing and delivery requirements for the propellant tanks. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and price, with award made to the responsible offeror whose conforming proposal provides the best overall value to the government. Proposals are due by September 7, 2020.

The solicitation has no set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 336419 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Offerors must propose subcontracting plans targeting a minimum of 30% in total subcontracting dollars to small businesses. The fixed-price contract value is to be determined. Successful delivery of four flight-ready propellant tanks, one spare forging set, and associated reports and deliverables must occur within 18 months of award. Performance will take place at the contractor's facilities with delivery of hardware to NASA Goddard by specific dates in 2023 and 2024.