Flight Termination Receiver/Decoder and UHF Command Antenna Replacement

NASA Shared Services Center is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) 80NSSC250039825Q for Flight Termination Receiver/Decoder and UHF Command Antenna Replacement. Quotes are due by September 29, 2025, 9:00 a.m. CT, to Tracy Bremer at tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov. All questions must be submitted in writing to the same email by September 25, 2025, 4:00 p.m. CT. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334220, and it is a full and open competition. Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov and provide their Cage Code/UEI, ARO Delivery Time, and FOB Destination. Quotes must remain valid for 30 days. Key provisions include 52.204-24 and 52.204-26, which require completion for award eligibility. The RFQ also incorporates various FAR and NFS clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, whistleblower rights, and export licenses. An ombudsman is available for concerns that cannot be resolved by the contracting officer.

The document outlines requirements for two distinct components, likely for aerospace or defense applications. The first is an aerodynamic blade antenna with a 428 MHz center frequency, 1.5 MHz operating bandwidth, and specific physical attributes like a flat surface mount, SMA female connector, and a maximum weight of 5 oz. The second component is a 3-tone FTS receiver/decoder, compatible with the HFTR 60-3, operating between 420-450 MHz. This receiver must be all solid-state, offer high sensitivity, and provide both serial and discrete telemetry outputs. It also features a robust design with over 2 Amp dc and 7.5 Amp pulsed command output current capability, standard range safety command logic, and protective measures against reverse polarity and telemetry output issues. Key physical constraints include a small size (less than 3.7 cubic inches) and lightweight (less than 5 ounces). Additionally, the document specifies requirements for configuration management, including documentation and drawing changes for the new receiver(s).

The NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) outlines stringent Procurement Quality Requirements for aircraft assemblies, parts, and materials. Suppliers must ensure all delivered articles comply with original design and manufacturing standards, providing detailed identification including part numbers, manufacturer details, and proof of serviceability. Concessions are only granted with written authorization from specific government entities. Suppliers are required to retain material test reports and certifications for at least 10 years and make them available upon request. For each article, suppliers must identify its history, including any extreme stress events or non-U.S. operation, and provide status on FAA Airworthiness Directives and manufacturer's Service Bulletins. Prime Suppliers are responsible for ensuring competent personnel handle aircraft parts, maintaining interaction with NASA AFRC regarding performance, and flowing down all quality requirements to sub-tier suppliers. Both prime and sub-tier suppliers must have a recognized quality management system (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001). NASA AFRC monitors supplier performance through various systems, and contractors must retain records in accordance with Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) subpart 4.7.