Thrust Measurement System for Test Stand 406

NASA's Shared Services Center seeks a Thrust Measurement System for Test Stand 406 at its White Sands Test Facility, with capabilities and qualifications due June 30, 2026. This is a sole source procurement under FAR 12.102(a) intended for Force Measurement Systems, Inc., the Government's determination being that this company is the sole provider capable of furnishing the required system. NASA reserves the right to conduct this procurement competitively if written submissions by June 30 demonstrate that alternative vendors meet the requirements; oral communications are not acceptable.

Place of performance is Las Cruces, New Mexico. The system must measure up to 200-lbf in the primary axial direction with 0.15% system accuracy across full scale range, interface with the current test stand mounting table, and support field replaceable load and calibration cells. Load cells require dual bridge configuration with 1.5 times overload safety factor. The system must operate within temperature range 0°C to 65°C, relative humidity 20% to 80% noncondensing, and vacuum conditions down to 0.01 psia. Fluid and wiring schematics, CAD models, operation manuals, data reduction equations, and bill of materials are required. The integrated calibration system requires pneumatic actuation with remote control capability, operating on nitrogen at maximum 250 PSIG, with automated calibration software and 19-inch rack mountable controls in a NEMA 4 enclosure.

System final design is due September 30, 2026; hardware procurement by November 30, 2026; and installation, integration, and verification by January 31, 2027. The NAICS code is 334519. The primary point of contact is Shanna L. Patterson, Procurement Specialist, at Shanna.L.Patterson@nasa.gov. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman applies.