NASGRO Pressure Vessel Development Plan Phase 12

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the NASGRO Pressure Vessel Development Plan Phase 12. The notice indicates NASA's intent to issue a sole source contract to Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) located in San Antonio, Texas. The procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with performance taking place at NASA/Ames Research Center. NASA has determined that SwRI is the sole provider capable of executing this specific development plan. The contract will be processed using commercial item acquisition procedures outlined in FAR Parts 12 and 13, with the procurement classified under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to enhance NASGRO software capabilities for fracture mechanics and fitness-for-service analyses, focusing on three key technical development tasks involving API 579 analyses, crack transition implementations, and Failure Assessment Diagram capabilities. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by May 21, 2025, at 12 p.m. Central Standard Time to be considered for potential competitive evaluation. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with full and open competition based on submitted responses. Oral communications are explicitly not acceptable in responding to this notice. The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category, and contractors interested in participating must carefully review the detailed requirements. NASA has also designated an Ombudsman for this acquisition, whose contact information is available through the provided web link, ensuring transparency and potential vendor support throughout the procurement process.