NASA MSFC Intent to Sole Source Flexible, Wearable Sensor Array for astronaut crews for health monitoring

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
80MSFC20ST0611
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AR92 R&D- Space: Other (Applied Research/Exploratory Development)
Place of performance
USA

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Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

Amendment #1

Q1: Is this a new requirement or is there a current or previous contractor who has performed similar services?

A1: This will be a new requirement.

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NASA/MSFC has a requirement for the integration, manufacture, assembly, testing and verification of a cortisol and CO2 wearable sensor device for use in human space mission applications. This technology uses a Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) platform. FHE combines electronics with 3D printing (additive manufacturing).  FHE integrates silicon components, 3D printed conductive inks, and pasting of electronics on flexible substrates.  FHE can be used to integrate electronics into stretchable, wearable devices.

This work will build on previous NASA-led research activities in FHE for crew health monitoring. Additional tasks will include integration and testing of cortisol and CO2 prototype sensors, identification and evaluation of adhesives for securing the device on human skin, integration of radio frequency identification (RFID) into the electronics platform for wireless communication, and inspection/testing/verification of all design elements. Additional work to mature the system to a flight opportunity will come as a result of successful prototype device testing and verification.

NASA/MSFC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the items from NextFlex. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1Only One Responsible Source.

The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Jesica Henderson at Jesica.p.henderson@nasa.gov not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time on June 30, 2020.  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 competition 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 http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html

Update #1 ·

NASA/MSFC has a requirement for the integration, manufacture, assembly, testing and verification of a cortisol and CO2 wearable sensor device for use in human space mission applications. This technology uses a Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) platform. FHE combines electronics with 3D printing (additive manufacturing).  FHE integrates silicon components, 3D printed conductive inks, and pasting of electronics on flexible substrates.  FHE can be used to integrate electronics into stretchable, wearable devices.

This work will build on previous NASA-led research activities in FHE for crew health monitoring. Additional tasks will include integration and testing of cortisol and CO2 prototype sensors, identification and evaluation of adhesives for securing the device on human skin, integration of radio frequency identification (RFID) into the electronics platform for wireless communication, and inspection/testing/verification of all design elements. Additional work to mature the system to a flight opportunity will come as a result of successful prototype device testing and verification.

NASA/MSFC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the items from NextFlex. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1Only One Responsible Source.

The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Jesica Henderson at Jesica.p.henderson@nasa.gov not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time on June 30, 2020.  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 competition 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 http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
This notice Latest pre-solicitation Pre-Solicitation
Request for Information: NASA MSFC Flexible, Wearable Sensor Array for astronaut crews for health monitoring Original Pre-Solicitation

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