SEFAR 51i/2 Control Unit & Measuring Devices

NASA's Shared Services Center seeks procurement of a SEFAR 51i/2 Control Unit and Measuring Devices system, with proposals due July 8. This is a sole source requirement under FAR 12.102(a) conducted using FAR Part 12 commercial items procedures; interested organizations may submit written capabilities statements by July 8, 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, to demonstrate whether the procurement should be made competitive.

Place of performance is NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia. The equipment supports research in the Composite Materials and Processing Laboratory for stretching and aligning carbon nanotube sheets—a critical processing step in manufacturing flexible and thin-walled composite materials for space applications. The procurement includes eight SEFAR 3AC Clamps (150 mm), four SEFAR 3AC Clamps (250 mm), one SEFAR 51i/2 Control Unit (OEM Part # 3101-5522-000-00), one SEFAR Tensocheck 200 Complete Screen Tension Measuring Device (OEM Part # 3100-3111-001-01), and one SEFAR Tensocheck 100 Tension Measuring Device (OEM Part # 3101-1003-000-00) with case, glass plate, RS 232 capability, and instruction manual. Performance period is 30 days after receipt of order. SEFAR Inc. is identified as the only source capable of providing the required custom integration of tension controller with stretching system combined with multiaxial stretching, pneumatic high-force actuation, closed-loop tension control, and real-time tension feedback without unacceptable schedule delays or technical risk. The HiPerforMaS research effort represents approximately $5 million in investment; procurement delays would place that investment and associated research objectives at substantial risk. NAICS code is 339999, All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing. Contact: Shanna L. Patterson, Procurement Specialist, Shanna.L.Patterson@nasa.gov.