NASA NSSC has a requirement for a design update for a Mach 6 nozzle. A sole source contract is intended to be issued to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation under FAR ****, as they are the sole provider. The NAICS code for this procurement is **** organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 12:00 p. m. Central Standard Time on May 26, 2026. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be competitive. Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA FAR Supplement clause ****, Ombudsman, is applicable. The center ombudsman can be found at the provided URL. This is not a request for quotes, and price offers will not be reviewed or accepted at this time.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the design update.
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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 5/26/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.
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The bid notice states that this is not a request for quotes and price offers will not be reviewed or accepted at this time, implying samples are not required at this stage.
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