ROLSES 2. 0 PFM Antenna

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole-source contract to Heliospace Corporation for ROLSES 2.0 PFM Antenna procurement. The notice, posted on January 8, 2025, indicates NASA's intent to award a contract for manufacturing four proto-flight model antennas for a space research project. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services, with performance to take place at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. NASA has determined that Heliospace Corporation, located in Berkeley, California, is the sole provider capable of delivering this specialized antenna system. The procurement falls under NAICS category 541715 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure four proto-flight model antennas for the ROLSES 2.0 project, with specific technical requirements including piece part procurement, thermal coating, and electromechanical component assembly. Contractors interested in demonstrating capabilities must submit their qualifications to the point of contact, Shanna Patterson, by 7 a.m. CST on January 10, 2025, though NASA emphasizes that no oral responses will be accepted. The Statement of Work requires the contractor to verify electromechanical functionality, conduct proto-flight vibration testing, perform thermal-vacuum testing, and complete final inspections and stowage for flight. Heliospace was selected based on their previous successful delivery of flight antennas for ROLSES 1.0 and their unique design capabilities that would be difficult and costly to replicate with another vendor. The contract requires delivery within 4-5 months after purchase order receipt, with work to be performed at Heliospace's Berkeley facility.