Solarcore Textile (0. 8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26937811Q
- Agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 314999 All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's National Shared Services Center is conducting a sole-source procurement under 8(a) for Solarcore Textile (0.8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar) with a capabilities submission deadline of July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The agency intends to award to LUKLA, INC., the sole identified provider of this material, but will evaluate written submissions from interested organizations to determine whether to conduct the procurement competitively. The Solarcore Textile will be used in polyimide aerogel-embedded fabric for multi-layer insulation systems supporting advanced cryogenic storage and transportation of liquid hydrogen, oxygen, methane, and other propellants. The material must meet technical specifications including flexibility for wrapping curved cylindrical and spherical tanks, density below 0.20 g/cm³, porosity exceeding 90%, and thermal conductivity suitable for cryogenic through elevated aerospace temperatures. Delivery is required within 45 days to NASA Glenn Research Center (Building 105, Room 208, Cleveland, Ohio). The procurement uses FAR Part 12 commercial-item procedures. NAICS 314999 applies. Oral responses are not acceptable; submit capabilities in writing to McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, at McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 (Ombudsman) applies.
Notice text
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Solarcore Textile (0.8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar).
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to LUKLA, INC. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that LUKLA, INC. is the sole provider of Solarcore Textile (0.8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar)
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercialitems or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 314999.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/23/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
McKenzie Hanson
Procurement Specialist
McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0041721 Tab 04 4 SOW updated.pdf |
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