This is for procurement of Non Explosive Actuators and Frangibolts.

NASA's Shared Services Center has issued a Special Notice for the sole source procurement of Non Explosive Actuators and Frangibolts for the Johnson Space Center. The procurement encompasses seven line items including NEA Model 9040 devices, various TiNi Frangibolt FC4 and FC6 models, and associated reset tools. NASA intends to award this contract solely to ENSIGN-BICKFORD AEROSPACE & DEFENSE COMPANY under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), classifying them as the only provider capable of supplying these specialized aerospace components. The contract falls under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and carries an estimated performance period of 30 weeks after receipt of order. All items will be delivered to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

The Special Notice serves as NASA's formal announcement of its intent to proceed with a sole source procurement while providing other potential contractors an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested organizations must submit written capability statements and qualifications to the primary contact, Shanna Patterson, by 7:00 AM Central Standard Time on August 8, 2025, with oral communications explicitly prohibited. The government will evaluate these submissions solely to determine whether the procurement should be conducted competitively, though the final decision remains at NASA's discretion. NASA justifies the sole source approach by citing the unique technical requirements for human spaceflight programs and noting that selecting a new vendor would require 1 to 2 years of additional development and qualification efforts. The contractor must provide Certificates of Compliance with each shipment and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and shipping regulations.