Thermal Spray Flame Equipment, Master Jet 3

NASA's Shared Services Center is seeking to procure a Master Jet 3 thermal spray gun for high-temperature instrumentation research, specifically designed to apply uniform molten ceramic coatings onto advanced sensors. The solicitation, numbered 80NSSC25899709Q, requires a specialized flame spray gun that uses acetylene and oxygen to moltenize Alumina/Rokide powder with enhanced spray consistency. Potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess technical capabilities to provide a 110V-powered thermal spray gun that interfaces with a thermal spray flexicord containing pure Alumina. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with quotes due by April 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CT to Tracy Bremer. Technical requirements emphasize the ability to generate a uniform molten spray that reduces sensor attachment failures and provides chemical inertness, thermal cycle resistance, and electrical insulation at high temperatures.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses and will be performed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The procurement falls under NAICS category 333998 (All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing) and PSC category 6695 (Combination And Miscellaneous Instruments). The period of performance is estimated at 6-10 weeks from the purchase date, with the equipment needed to support NASA's advanced sensor research initiatives. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the solicitation focuses on acquiring a high-precision thermal spray gun from manufacturers like Saint-Gobain that can operate effectively at temperatures up to 1100°C. The technical specifications prioritize equipment that can provide more consistent molten spray application compared to previous thermal spray technologies, with the goal of improving sensor performance and reliability in extreme temperature environments.