Thermoplastic composite tank manufacturing pathfinder, to reduce risk in tank fabrication with this material
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26941663Q
- Agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- PSC
- AK14 General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; R&D Administrative Expenses
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's Shared Services Center issued a sole-source procurement notice on August 20, 2026, for thermoplastic composite tank manufacturing pathfinder work, with capabilities statements due by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on August 24, 2026. The agency intends to award a sole-source contract to Wichita State University under FAR 12.102(a), having determined it is the sole provider for this effort. However, the notice explicitly invites interested organizations to submit written capabilities and qualifications by the deadline; the government will evaluate responses solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement competitively, and reserves discretion to abandon the sole-source intent based on those submissions.
The work involves manufacturing two thermoplastic composite (T1100/LM-PAEK) cryogenic tanks using in-situ consolidation on NASA-supplied mandrels, each 18 inches in diameter and 36 to 40 inches long, plus three flat panels for permeability testing. Tank design incorporates composite or stainless steel support fittings and metallic fill/drain fittings with seals and doublers. Inspection includes pre-inspection, first article review, in-process consolidation monitoring, post-process X-ray CT scanning, and dimensional inspection for thickness variation. Performance will be located at NASA Glenn Research Center. The procurement uses FAR Part 12 commercial-item procedures. NAICS code is 611310 (colleges, universities, and professional schools); PSC is AK14 (general science and technology R&D services).
Notice text
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Thermoplastic composite tank manufacturing pathfinder, to reduce risk in tank fabrication with this material.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount ST #38 Wichita Kansas 67260 – 9700 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Wichita State is the sole provider of Thermoplastic composite tank manufacturing pathfinder, to reduce risk in tank fabrication with this material
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 Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611310.
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 8/24/2026. 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:
Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0042406 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf |
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