Sub-scale corrugated panel fabrication via Continuous Compression Molding (CCM)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center is soliciting quotations for the design and fabrication of tooling and molds for sub-scale corrugated panel production via Continuous Compression Molding (CCM) technology. This procurement requires contractors to design and fabricate one CCM tool, pre-former, grippers/spacers, and a trim fixture capable of producing thin-wall corrugated panels from carbon fiber/PEKK thermoplastic composite prepreg material supplied by NASA. The project includes a Critical Design Review prior to fabrication, development of a CCM setup card through trial runs, and fabrication of eight final corrugated panels measuring 0.6 meters wide by 7 meters long with 0.5 mm width tolerance. Evaluation will be conducted using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) approach, with quotations deemed technically unacceptable removed from consideration if they fail to demonstrate satisfaction of all solicitation requirements. Written questions must be submitted by February 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, quotations are due by March 3, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time via email to Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov, and all correspondence must reference Notice ID 80NSSC26925568Q.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small business concerns and includes no identified incumbent contractors. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed price award (amount to be determined) with Net 30 payment terms and electronic funds transfer through SAM.gov; the Government will not accept credit card payments. Deliverables include development flat panels (1 unit), development corrugated panels (3 units), final corrugated panels (8 units), one complete CCM tool with accessories, a Critical Design Review, test reports, and certificates of compliance. All products must be delivered to NASA Langley Research Center, Building 1238B, Room 127, Hampton, Virginia 23681-2199, no later than August 31, 2026, with monthly progress meetings required throughout the contract period. Offerors must be registered at SAM.gov, possess a CAGE code and UEI number, provide delivery lead times and applicable shipping costs, and include two points of contact with complete contact information in their quotations.