FTG Water Vapor Sensor System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to FLYHT INC. for the FTG Water Vapor Sensor System. This notice serves as a synopsis to determine if other qualified organizations can provide the required system, potentially leading to a competitive procurement. Performance will be at NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC). Responses are due May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the FTG Water Vapor Sensor System. NASA/NSSC has determined that FLYHT INC. is currently the sole provider of this system. This procurement is for commercial items or services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (under FAR 12.102(a))
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 541511
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: May 14, 2026
Evaluation
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with a non-competitive award. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman information is available at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf.
Primary Point of Contact: McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov