Polyurethane Foam Blocks

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA SSC) is seeking to procure 9 polyurethane foam blocks with specific technical specifications through a competitive solicitation. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) details requirements for foam blocks measuring 24 in. x 48 in. x 96 in., with a tan/yellow color and precise material characteristics including a density of 6 lbs/ft3 and multiple strength metrics. Quotes are due by April 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CT, with all potential offerors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Cage Code/UEI. The procurement will use a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, meaning technically unacceptable quotes will be eliminated from consideration. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing by April 11, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CT, with vendors expected to specify their delivery timeline after receipt of order.

This solicitation is exclusively set aside for small businesses within the Urethane and Other Foam Product Manufacturing NAICS category (326150). The place of performance is Edwards Air Force Base in California, with a required lead time of 5 weeks after receipt of order. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the contract is for a fixed quantity of 9 foam blocks with precise technical requirements. Vendors must provide FOB Destination pricing and include two points of contact with their submission. The procurement is identified by solicitation number 80NSSC25900318Q, indicating a specific, targeted acquisition process for NASA's Shared Services Center. The foam blocks must meet stringent technical specifications, including ability to withstand temperatures up to 220F and possessing specific compressive, tensile, shear, and flexural strength characteristics.