# Quick Disconnects Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/80jsc024qd - Solicitation number: 80JSC024CA001 - Notice type: Special notice (first published as justification) - Status: Awarded to Outpost Technologies, Inc. - Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Contracting office: NASA Johnson Space Center (80JSC0) - NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) - Product or service code: AR12 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Applied Research - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Houston, Texas - City: Houston. https://abierto.us/cities/houston-tx-4835000 - First posted: January 24, 2024 - Last posted: May 12, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/800e1717b5c04c8d876b15a2dea01761/view ## Description NASA/Johnson Space Center (JSC) has a requirement for design, fabrication, test, and delivery of ¼” and ?” stainless steel quick disconnects and ½” titanium quick disconnects. NASA/JSC intends to issue a modification to existing contract 80JSC024CA001 with Outpost Technologies, Inc. which was awarded December 04,2023, on a sole source basis for design, fabrication, test, and delivery to complete of ½” stainless steel and ¼” titanium quick disconnects. After contract award, the International Space Station (ISS) Vehicle Office (OB) determined further design and production of quick disconnects in alternate sizes and materials is required. NASA/JSC intends to negotiate a modification to the contract with Outpost Technologies, Inc. for these services on a sole source basis. Outpost Technologies, Inc. is a small business concern. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to karen.j.dailey@nasa.gov and tyler.j.potts@nasa.gov no later than 5:00 P.M Central Standard Time on May 23, 2025. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. NASA 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 QUESTIONS/COMMENTS Questions or comments regarding this synopsis must be submitted via email, citing the synopsis number, and be directed to karen.j.dailey@nasa.gov and tyler.j.potts@nasa.gov. Telephone questions will NOT be accepted. Questions must be submitted on or before 5:00 P.M Central Standard Time on May 23, 2025. Additional information may be given by issuance of an amendment during the announcement period. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Outpost Technologies, Inc. (UEI VLL4N165PT51) - Contract: 80JSC024CA001, definitive contract - Obligated: $185,458.31, current value $1,182,008 - Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received - Link: solicitation number 80JSC024CA001 was reused as the contract number; same awarding office 80JSC0 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_80JSC024CA001_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - January 24, 2024: Justification. Notice 0bc5f11d71044e5eb2574cda924a33b6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0bc5f11d71044e5eb2574cda924a33b6/view - May 12, 2025: Special notice, due May 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice 800e1717b5c04c8d876b15a2dea01761. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/800e1717b5c04c8d876b15a2dea01761/view ## Points of contact - Karen Dailey, karen.j.dailey@nasa.gov - Tyler Potts, tyler.j.potts@nasa.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/80jsc024qd.