Wide masks and hardshells to support decompression sickness testing.
ID: 80NSSC26920177QType: Special Notice
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Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/24f160b5a1734a8f9642ddf1cda9d51f/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure wide masks and hardshells to support decompression sickness testing, with the intention of awarding a sole source contract to ECI Defense Group, Inc., the sole provider of these specialized items. The procurement will be managed by NASA's Shared Services Center and will take place at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. These items are critical for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of testing protocols related to decompression sickness, which is vital for astronaut health and mission success. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities by 1 p.m. CST on December 5, 2025, to Cara Craft at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov for consideration, although the decision to pursue a competitive basis remains at the government's discretion.

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    Cara Craft
    cara.s.craft@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0040029 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    This government file outlines requirements for a Statement of Work involving Wide Masks and Hardshells, specifying quantities for testing. Crucially, it mandates the inclusion of two key clauses concerning Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all contracts and orders. The first clause,
    SATPC0040029 Tab 07 Capability Statement FBO Posting.pdf
    NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC. for wide masks and hardshells essential for decompression sickness testing. This procurement, operating under FAR Part 12 and 13, is justified by ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC. being the sole provider of these specialized items. The effort will be managed by NASA/NSSC with performance at NASA/Johnson Space Center. The NAICS code is 334516. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by 1 p.m. CST on December 5, 2025, to Cara Craft at Cara.s.craft@nasa.gov for consideration, though the decision to pursue a competitive basis remains at the government's discretion. Oral communications are not accepted. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable, with ombudsman information available online.
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