Plasma Ropes

NASA Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes for Plasma Ropes through a brand name requirement specifically for Cortland ropes, with tracking number 80NSSC25901550Q. The solicitation targets authorized resellers of these specialized ropes, which are critical for scientific testing and data correlation. NASA requires 12 ropes in various lengths and diameters, ranging from 3/8-inch to 1-1/8-inch and 100-foot to 200-foot, with 18-inch eyes spliced on each end. The contract will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, with vendors required to complete specific provisions related to telecommunications equipment, export controls, and company representations. Quotes are due by May 16, 2025, at 7 a.m. CT, and must be submitted via email to Shanna Patterson with the tracking number referenced in the subject line.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses and requires vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The place of performance is located in Hampton, VA 23681, with a period of performance requiring full delivery prior to August 1, 2025. Each rope must undergo rigorous load testing, including proof load testing at 200% of rated load for 30 seconds, and must be accompanied by comprehensive test reports and certifications. Vendors must tag each item with two specific tags: a load test tag and a periodic inspection tag, following precise specifications for tag material, size, and information content. While the total estimated cost is redacted, the procurement emphasizes the critical nature of using consistent rope brands to maintain scientific testing integrity and ensure continuity of research data across multiple test scenarios.