Rigging Hardware for HLS MLT

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to procure specialized rigging hardware for the Human Landing Systems Moon Landing Test at the Landing and Impact Research Facility at NASA's Langley Research Center. The procurement requires specific equipment from three sole-source manufacturers: The Crosby Group (29 pieces including wide body shackles, welded master link assemblies, turnbuckles, and screw pin shackles), Green Pin (5 sling shackles), and ANYLOAD (6 load cells), plus 4 soft shackles meeting precise strength and diameter specifications. All hardware must undergo proof load testing at 200% of rated load for 30 seconds and be inspected per ASME B30 series standards, with vendors required to provide comprehensive test reports and certifications. The solicitation will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, awarding to the responsible offeror who submits the lowest price while demonstrating ability to meet all requirements. Quotes are due by August 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT to the designated contracting officer via email.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 444140 for Hardware Retailers. No incumbent contractors or current suppliers are identified in the solicitation documents. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the procurement involves a firm fixed-price commercial item contract for precisely specified quantities of heavy-duty rigging equipment ranging from 18-ton to 75-ton capacity components. The delivery deadline is September 30, 2025, providing approximately two months for fulfillment after contract award. All work and delivery will be performed at NASA's Langley Research Center in Virginia, where the rigging hardware will support critical testing operations for the Human Landing Systems program.