Custom Gloveboxes for Spacesuit Testing
ID: 80NSSC25896232QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Machine Shops (332710)

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https://sam.gov/opp/edd2fdb426444690913b856bba394f76/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure two custom gloveboxes for testing and evaluating spacesuit materials as part of the Artemis Suit Material Project. The gloveboxes must simulate lunar conditions and adhere to specific technical requirements, including size, ports, an oil-less vacuum pump, and a height-adjustable table, to ensure the integrity of spacesuit technology for lunar exploration. This procurement is critical for advancing the development of protective outer shell fabrics designed for lunar missions, with a project duration capped at 20 months and key deliverables including the glovebox systems and corresponding CAD models. Interested vendors may submit their qualifications in writing by 1 p.m. CST on March 3, 2025, to Cara Craft at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov, as the contract is expected to be awarded on a sole source basis to Sanatron, Inc.

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    cara.s.craft@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037670 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for the development of an advanced glovebox system for testing and evaluating spacesuit materials as part of NASA's Artemis Suit Material Project. This initiative aims to create technologies for protective outer shell fabrics designed for lunar exploration suits, focusing on the effects of lunar regolith on spacesuit integrity. The vendor is expected to collaborate with NASA and deliver a glovebox that simulates lunar conditions, incorporating multiple technical specifications such as size, ports, an oil-less vacuum pump, and a height-adjustable table. The project's duration is capped at 20 months, following a structured schedule of meetings, including a kick-off and weekly updates. Key deliverables include two glovebox systems with corresponding drawings and CAD models. This work is foundational for advancing spacesuit technology needed for lunar missions and highlights NASA's commitment to ensuring the integrity and functionality of its lunar exploration gear.
    SATPC0037670 Tab 07 Capability Statement FBO Posting.pdf
    NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) requires two custom gloveboxes for spacesuit testing and plans to issue a sole source contract to Sanatron, Inc., the designated sole provider. The procurement will use commercial acquisition procedures as specified in FAR Parts 12 and 13, with a NAICS code of 332710. Interested entities may submit their qualifications in writing by 1 p.m. CST on March 3, 2025, to potentially influence the decision on whether this procurement will remain non-competitive. Oral communications are not allowed in response to this notice. The document also references the relevant NASA Ombudsman Clause for additional oversight. The main purpose of this document is to outline the procurement requirements, detailing the capabilities sought and the parameters for vendor engagement, while indicating that the government retains discretion regarding the competitive nature of the procurement process.
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