Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) Film Testing

NASA's Shared Services Center is seeking Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) Film Testing services for the Johnson Space Center's Inflatable Softgoods Test Program. The solicitation requires a testing laboratory to conduct comprehensive film testing on 80 specimens across 5 batches, following ASTM D3985 standards with specific technical parameters including 100% oxygen, 0% relative humidity, and testing at 70F +/-5F. The procurement will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, which means the government will select the responsible offeror meeting all technical requirements at the lowest price. Quotes are due by May 22, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT, and must be submitted via email to Cara Craft. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their CAGE code, confirm FOB destination, and specify lead time for delivery.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses and will be performed in Houston, TX 77058. The testing facility must have active ISO/IEC A2LA accreditation and be capable of measuring steady-state oxygen transmission rates down to 0.0005 cc/(m2 day). The testing schedule is planned from June through October 2025, with each batch of 16 specimens having specific start and completion dates. Vendors must use test machines capable of running specimens simultaneously in separate test chambers and provide both preliminary and final test reports documenting detailed OTR values. While the total firm fixed price is to be determined, the contract falls under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services, and will require the contractor to return all test specimens to NASA Johnson Space Center after testing is complete.