Kulite unsteady pressure transducers
Overview
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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
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/Langley Research Center (LaRC) has a requirement for Kulite unsteady pressure transducers. This is a Presolicitation notice, posted as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with an intent to issue a sole source contract to KULITE SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS INC. under FAR 12.102(a). NASA is requesting Capability Statements from interested organizations to determine if the procurement should be competed. Submissions are due by May 28, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The objective is to procure 100 units of Kulite Miniature Amplified Transducers, Model XCL-17B-IA-100-17A, for use in the NASA Langley Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT). These transducers are critical for capturing time-varying pressure changes related to aerodynamic and model instabilities, specifically for the Space Launch System (SLS) project. Key specifications include a range of 17 psi Absolute, a screen, an in-line amplifier, specific cable lengths and connector types (Dual Lemo), and defined electrical and compensated temperature ranges. The requirement for the Kulite brand is to ensure data consistency and simplified integration with existing wind-tunnel models.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Presolicitation (intent to issue sole source contract)
- NAICS Code: 336413
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Delivery to NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA.
- Period of Performance/Delivery: Estimated lead-time for delivery by the end of September 2026.
- Capability Statement Due: May 28, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CST
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested organizations may submit written capabilities and qualifications. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be competed on a competitive basis. Oral communications are not acceptable. Please note: This is not a request for quotes; quotes provided in response will not be reviewed or accepted at this time.
Additional Notes
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. All correspondence must reference ID 80NSSC26933756Q in the subject line. The primary contact is Lindsey McLellan (lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov).