Standard off the shelf connectors, to support build up efforts for Orion Main Engine (OME)

NASA's Shared Services Center is seeking standard off-the-shelf electrical connectors to support build-up efforts for the Orion Main Engine (OME) testing at the White Sands Test Facility. The procurement involves acquiring seven specific types of electrical feedthrough interface connectors for Test Stand 403, which will enable engine level development, qualification, and acceptance testing for Artemis VI through IX vehicles. The solicitation requires vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit two points of contact with their quote. NASA will utilize a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, meaning technically unacceptable quotes will be removed from consideration. The quote submission deadline is April 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT, with a performance period spanning from March 1, 2025, through December 1, 2025.

This contract opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses and falls under the Electronic Connector Manufacturing NAICS category (334417). While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement will result in a firm fixed price contract for precise quantities of specialized connectors with exact part number requirements. The place of performance is NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) and White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Propulsion Test Office. Offerors must complete various federal certifications, including representations about small business status, veteran-owned business status, and compliance with telecommunications and export control regulations. The solicitation incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) clauses, covering areas such as business ethics, equal opportunity, and combating trafficking in persons.