RV350CCHL Rotate Stage Upgrade

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract opportunity involving an RV350CCHL Rotate Stage Upgrade at NASA Langley Research Center. The notice concerns the procurement of a specialized upgrade for the Large Volume Computed Tomography (LVCT) system, which is critical for Mars Sample Return Earth Entry Vehicle heat shield inspection. NASA intends to directly award the contract to Nikon Metrology, Inc. under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), citing the company's unique capabilities as the original system fabricator. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of K099 for Modification of Equipment. The upgrade is specifically designed to install a higher capacity turntable compatible with the existing LVCT system.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Tessa Martinez (Tessa.m.martinez@nasa.gov) by 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on April 4, 2025. The submissions will be evaluated to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis, with NASA retaining full discretion in this decision. Oral communications are not acceptable, and the NASA Clause 1852.215-84 Ombudsman provision applies to this procurement. The primary objective is to upgrade the turntable to support critical Mars Sample Return mission requirements, with key deliverables including on-site installation at NASA Langley Research Center (Building 1230, Room 193) and system calibration verification. Eligible contractors should have specialized expertise in precision equipment modification and be prepared to work within the specific technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. The estimated performance period is within 25 weeks of contract delivery, though the total estimated cost remains confidential.