Vacuum altitude test Chamber fabricated and installed

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking a vacuum altitude test chamber to be fabricated and installed at the NASA Armstrong Test Facility D-Site building, supporting component level testing for electric hardware in electrified aircraft propulsion technology. The procurement targets a six-sided enclosed chamber with specific technical requirements, including the ability to operate across pressure ranges from 101,300 Pa to 7,000 Pa and temperature ranges from -65C to 50C. The chamber must accommodate complex feed-through specifications including cooling system lines, vacuum pump connections, rotating shafts, and electrical connections, with specific interface requirements for an Edwards Vacuum Pump. This solicitation will be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning contractors must meet all technical specifications to be considered. Quotes are due by February 25, 2025 at 12 p.m. CT, with submission directed to Sara Jusino-Terry.

The contract is classified under NAICS category 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing and is structured as a small business set-aside procurement. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement is for a single specialized vacuum test chamber designed to fit under an equipment platform with precise dimensional requirements. The place of performance is the NASA Armstrong Test Facility D-Site building, indicating a highly specialized manufacturing and installation project. The procurement timeline suggests a relatively short turnaround, with the solicitation posted on February 18, 2025, and responses due just one week later. The technical complexity and specific performance requirements suggest this is a precision engineering project focused on advancing electrified aircraft propulsion technology research and development capabilities.