2 T-Fil Bearing Housing, 2 Tfilming Bearing, 15 TP0015496, 4 3219221, 10 TP0021294, 14ield Service, 2-Day, US Standard Rate, Laser Scanner

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for "2 T-Fil Bearing Housing, 2 Tfilming Bearing, 15 TP0015496, 4 3219221, 10 TP0021294, 14ield Service, 2-Day, US Standard Rate, Laser Scanner." This is a Brand Name requirement. The procurement is full and open competition.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided in a separate attachment.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Priced.

• Quotes are due by 5/19/2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT.

• Submit quotes via email to Kacey Hickman at Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov.

• Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.

• Submitted quotes must list two points of contact (name, phone number, email address).

• All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) to Kacey Hickman no later than 5/18/2026 by 3:00 p.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• The Government will award a contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.

• This solicitation includes the following sections: Statement of Work/Bid Schedule, Instructions to Offerors, Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications, Clauses/Terms and Conditions, and Quote Evaluation Criteria.

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334519.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide replacement Quantity (2) T-Film Bearings and servicing of the Facility 410 TEAM Slip Table to ensure the facility is operational for use in the Code 527 Vibration Lab for testing spaceflight hardware.

• Provide replacement Quantity (2) T-Film Bearings.

• Perform a full inspection of installed bearings.

• Install and align bearings.

• Install and align the slip plate.

• Provide laser scanning of bearings, slip plate, and shaker.

• Delivery of services is desired 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Delivery Address: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, c/o Chuck Skinner, 8800 Greenbelt Road, Building 7, Room 040, Greenbelt, Maryland 20771.

• Chuck Skinner (Charles.m.skinner@nasa.gov)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for "2 T-Fil Bearing Housing, 2 Tfilming Bearing, 15 TP0015496, 4 3219221, 10 TP0021294, 14ield Service, 2-Day, US Standard Rate, Laser Scanner." This is a Brand Name requirement. The specific Statement of Work (SOW) is attached separately.

• The core requirement is for the items listed in the subject line, with a Brand Name specification.

• A separate SOW document details the specific work/bid schedule.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but the document references "FIRM FIXED PRICED" in Section 4.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quotes are due by May 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.

• Submit quotes via email to Kacey Hickman at Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov.

• Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.

• Submitted quotes must list two points of contact (name, phone number, email address).

• All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) to Kacey Hickman no later than May 8, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• The Government will award the contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• This procurement is set aside for small business.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334519.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR and NFS clauses by reference, including those related to System for Award Management, Sustainable Products and Services, Government Property, Duty-Free Entry, Place of Manufacture, Export Licenses, and Firm Fixed Price contracts.

• Specific provisions regarding duty-free entry and place of manufacture are detailed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Recommendation and Determination to solicit from one source or brand name. It justifies the procurement of supplies or services from a single source due to impractical competition.

• The procurement is for the acquisition of supplies or services related to the "Slip table T-film bearing fabrication, replacement, and installation."

• The justification for a sole source/brand name is that the upgrade requires interfacing with OEM parts, and only the OEM has access to proprietary information, schematics, hardware, and software necessary for the upgrade.

• Other vendors are deemed not viable due to proprietary hardware designed specifically for the equipment, limiting their access to technical specifications.

• The total estimated cost is redacted.

• The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 4-6 months.

Not applicable, as this document is a justification for sole source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals.

This document justifies a sole source procurement, indicating no set-aside is applicable.

• The document addresses two key questions regarding the reasons for the sole source/brand name and the impact of using another vendor.
• The impact of using another vendor is potential further damage to equipment, leading to additional costs and schedule impacts for the government.