NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure Zylon Poly-Benzobisoxazole (PBO) Yarn, specifically 105 kg of 278 dtex AS-13 and 20 kg of 1110 dtex AS-13, for its Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (HIAD) technology. This specialized material is crucial for meeting atmospheric reentry flight requirements for current and future NASA missions, particularly for use in inflatable aeroshells that aid in deceleration and flight control during descent. The procurement will be conducted as a sole source contract with TEIJIN FRONTIER (U.S.A.), INC., as they are the only provider of the required yarn, and interested organizations may submit their capabilities by January 12, 2026, to determine if competitive procurement is feasible. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov or call 228-813-6420.

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NASA is procuring Zylon Poly-Benzobisoxazole (PBO) Yarn for its Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (HIAD) technology. This material is essential for enabling atmospheric reentry flight requirements for current and future NASA missions, specifically for an inflatable aeroshell used in deceleration and flight control during descent. The procurement requires 105 kg of 278 dtex AS-13 Zylon yarn and 20 kg of 1110 dtex AS-13 Zylon yarn. The contractor must provide Material Certification Data Sheets with each lot, detailing material description, quantity, manufacture date, and tested tenacity. Partial deliveries are acceptable, with new manufacturing for subsequent deliveries. The contractor is to deliver the items to NASA within ten weeks of the award date. This material is not for public use and is classified as civil aircraft.

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NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to TEIJIN FRONTIER (U.S.A.), INC. for Zylon Poly-Benzobisoxazole (PBO) Yarn. This decision is based on the determination that TEIJIN FRONTIER (U.S.A.), INC. is the sole provider of the required material. The procurement, with NAICS Code 313110, will be conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, acquiring commercial items and services. Performance will be at NASA/Langley Research Center (LARC). Interested organizations can submit capabilities by January 12, 2026, to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government retains discretion in this decision. Laura Quave is the primary point of contact.

**Synopsis:**

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Zylon Poly-Benzobisoxazole (PBO) Yarn, 278 dtex 105 kg, 1110 dtex 20 kg.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to TEIJIN FRONTIER (U.S.A.), INC. 1412 Broadway RM 1500 New York, New York 10018-9278 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that TEIJIN FRONTIER (U.S.A.), INC. is the sole provider of  Zylon Poly-Benzobisoxazole (PBO) Yarn, 278 dtex 105 kg, 1110 dtex 20 kg.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort.  Performance will be located at NASA/ Langley Research Center (LARC).

The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 313110.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12**:00** **p.m. Central Standard Time on 1/12/2026.** 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 Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub\_library/Omb.html .

Primary Point of Contact:

Laura Quave

Procurement Specialist

laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

228-813-6420

Buyer

NAICS

PSC

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