Advanced Spacesuit Regulator
ID: 80JSC025ASREGType: Sources Sought
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA JOHNSON SPACE CENTERHOUSTON, TX, 77058, USA

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Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

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SPACE VEHICLE COMPONENTS (1675)

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    NASA's Johnson Space Center is seeking information from U.S. commercial entities for the development of non-commercial Advanced Spacesuit Regulators, which are critical for enabling Extra Vehicular Activities (EVAs) in Low Earth Orbit and lunar environments. The regulators must provide precise oxygen pressure control during various phases of EVA operations and be compatible with the existing Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) design, with specific requirements including a maximum assembly mass of 5.5 pounds and unpowered regulation capabilities for up to 60 minutes. This initiative is part of NASA's effort to engage industry stakeholders in the development of advanced technologies that meet high standards of functionality and safety. Interested parties must submit their capability statements, Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROM), and proposed timelines by 12:00 PM Central Standard Time on February 12, 2025, to the designated contacts, Frank D. Cunningham II and Patricia K. Parker, via email.

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    Frank D. Cunningham II
    frank.d.cunningham@nasa.gov
    Patricia Parker
    patricia.k.parker@NASA.GOV
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    Advanced Spacesuit Regulator - Capability Statement.pdf
    NASA's Johnson Space Center is soliciting information for the development of non-commercial Advanced Spacesuit Regulators essential for Extra Vehicular Activities (EVAs) in space. These regulators will offer oxygen pressure control during varying phases of EVA operations and must be compatible with the existing Exploration Extravehicular Mobility Unit (xEMU) design. The agency is seeking innovative capability statements, Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROM), and proposed timelines from U.S. commercial entities that may contribute to this development. Notable requirements for the regulators include a maximum assembly mass of 5.5 pounds, a specific transducer supply voltage range, position sensing capabilities, and unpowered regulation for up to 60 minutes. The request also emphasizes the importance of identifying any potential organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) that may arise during development. Interested parties must submit responses that include company information, capabilities, and details concerning any OCI issues. Akin to other federal procurement activities, this notice serves more as market research than a formal solicitation, establishing preliminary engagement with potential contractors. Respondents are urged to keep their submissions concise and focused as NASA prepares to advance this necessary technology.
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