Support design and structural analysis for Hiwrap, MBARS, CRS and COSSIR instruments on the NASA WB57 aircraft
NASA is seeking capability statements for a sole-source commercial services contract to provide design and structural analysis support for Hiwrap, MBARS, CRS, and COSSIR instruments on the WB-57 aircraft at Goddard Space Flight Center.
⚑ Special Notice requesting capability statements only; quotes will not be evaluated. · Notice states NASA intends to make a sole-source award to WELCH MECHANICAL DESIGNS, LLC. · No set-aside indicated. · Response deadline: 2026-11-09 12:00 p.m. CST.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 60 good | technical depth: central; funds other (capped) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 30 weak | prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | outside portfolio topics; social/behavioral work is none; funds other — not a research fit |
Description
SPECIAL NOTICE: VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT. NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Support design and structural analysis for Hiwrap, MBARS, CRS and COSSIR instruments on the NASA WB57 aircraft. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to WELCH MECHANICAL DESIGNS, LLC 1200 Technology DR Suite N Aberdeen, Maryland 21001-1124 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that WELCH MECHANICAL DESIGNS, LLC is the sole provider of Support design and structural analysis for Hiwrap, MBARS, CRS and COSSIR instruments on the NASA WB57 aircraft. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 11/9/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf . Primary Point of Contact: (Note from Tiffany on Teams: When posting on SAM.GOV make sure you are adding the Contracting Officer as an alternate point of contact. ****REMOVE THIS SENTENCE PRIOR TO POSTING****
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER.
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