This procurement is for Shock Testing of GFE Reefing Line Cutters at Element US Space & Defense.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement involving shock testing of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Reefing Line Cutters. The procurement will be conducted at NASA Johnson Space Center and specifically targets NTS TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, LLC located in Santa Clarita, California. NASA has determined that this company is the sole provider for the required testing service, which will be managed under commercial item acquisition procedures outlined in FAR Part 12 and Part 13. The testing involves comprehensive shock and vibration assessments for two types of Reefing Line Cutters: 8-Second and 16-Second models, with 10 units of each type to be tested. The procurement is classified under NAICS category 541715 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on June 3, 2025, with the understanding that NASA retains sole discretion on whether to compete the procurement. The testing requirements are highly specific, mandating three shock tests in each orthogonal axis and one vibration test per axis, with precise technical parameters including half-sine shock pulse configuration and specific frequency and acceleration tolerances. The selected contractor must perform comprehensive pre- and post-test visual inspections, allow NASA test witnessing, and adhere to strict safety protocols due to the explosive components in the Reefing Line Cutters. A complete test report must be submitted within two weeks of test completion, documenting test setup, calibration information, and results. The testing articles must be returned to NASA/Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center using a provided FedEx account, with safety pins reinstalled. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Shanna Patterson, a Procurement Specialist, who can be reached at Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov.