Thermoplastic composite tank manufacturing pathfinder, to reduce risk in tank fabrication with this material

Inactive on SAM.gov — responses were due 24 Aug 2026 · Unrestricted (full and open) · National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) · NAICS 611310 · Solicitation 80NSSC26941663Q

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number80NSSC26941663Q
Notice ID4605acc8fbd04c4eb166ab76fa3b04f4
AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Contracting officeNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
NAICS code611310 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Product / service code (PSC)AK14
Set-asideUnrestricted (full and open)
Notice typeSpecial Notice
Posted20 August 2026
Response deadline24 August 2026 (closed)

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Description

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

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