Refurbishment and Training of MSFC Hot Cell Telemanipulators

NASA's National Shared Services Center has issued a Special Notice for the refurbishment and training of MSFC Hot Cell Telemanipulators at the Marshall Space Flight Center. This procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The government has identified Central Research Laboratories as the sole source provider for this specialized work, which involves comprehensive repair and maintenance of four AMF telemanipulators located in the 4475 Hot Cell Laboratory. The notice indicates NASA's intent to award a sole source contract for these highly technical services. The work encompasses both equipment refurbishment and technician training components that require specialized expertise.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide market research opportunities for interested contractors while NASA proceeds with its sole source procurement strategy. Organizations interested in demonstrating their capabilities must submit written qualifications by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on August 5, 2025, though the government emphasizes this is solely to evaluate whether competitive procurement is feasible. The contractor selected will perform comprehensive services including disassembly, inspection, replacement of stainless steel tape spools with OEM parts, performance tuning, and hands-on training for facility technicians over a ten business day period. NASA will utilize FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures for acquiring these commercial items and services. The contractor must handle all travel expenses and deliver fully operational telemanipulators, replacement parts, maintenance reports, and documented training completion as key deliverables.