Swivel hoist rings and eye bolts for HLS MLT platforms

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of swivel hoist rings and eye bolts for the HLS MLT (Human Landing System Modular Landing Technology) platforms at NASA Langley Research Center. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and was posted on April 9, 2025, with a response deadline of April 11, 2025. Specifically, NASA requires 10 eye bolts and 8 swivel hoist rings to support modifications for gantry platforms used in landing capability development with commercial partners. The procurement is being managed by NASA's National Supply Services Center (NSSC) and falls under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category. Initially, NASA intends to award the contract to Mazzella Lifting Technologies through a sole source determination under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

The purpose of this Special Notice is to determine whether the procurement should be conducted competitively, with NASA reserving full discretion over the final approach. Interested small businesses are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on the specified due date. Contractors must provide written submissions detailing their ability to meet the specific technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work, which includes precise specifications for the eye bolts and swivel hoist rings needed for the HLS MLT project. Eligible contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and fall within the small business classification. The evaluation will focus on assessing whether alternative sources exist that can provide the required specialized hardware components. Oral communications are not acceptable, and the NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition. The procurement supports NASA's ongoing efforts to develop advanced landing technologies for commercial space exploration initiatives.