Replacement hermitically sealed electrical feedthroughs for WSTF's Propulsion Test Office Test Stand 403.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for procuring replacement hermitically sealed electrical feedthroughs for the White Sands Test Facility's Propulsion Test Office Test Stand 403. The notice indicates NASA's intent to issue a sole source contract to Douglas Electrical Components Inc. located in Randolph, New Jersey, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). NASA has determined that Douglas Electrical Components Inc. is the sole provider of these specialized electrical components. The procurement will support engine testing for the Orion Main Engine on Artemis VI through IX vehicles. The contract will be administered by NASA/NSSC with performance located at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to provide an opportunity for interested organizations to submit their capabilities and qualifications for potentially performing the procurement. Contractors must submit their written capabilities by 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 17, 2025, with the understanding that the government retains full discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The contract is classified under NAICS Code 334417 for Electronic Connector Manufacturing and will involve procuring 10 fiber optic and 210 electrical connectors with specific technical requirements. The government intends to acquire commercial items and services using provisions outlined in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice, and the NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition. Interested parties can find additional information about the Center Ombudsman through the provided web link.