# Cryogenic mechanical testing of polymer aerogel composites

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- Solicitation number: 80NSSC26941662Q
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Contracting office: NASA Shared Services Center (80NSSC)
- NAICS: 541330 Engineering Services
- Product or service code: H248 Equipment and Materials Testing: Valves
- Set-aside: 8(a) sole source
- First posted: August 19, 2026
- Last posted: August 19, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/41ed31e37272447b9018483b0aae1610/view

## Description

**Synopsis:** NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Cryogenic mechanical testing of polymer aerogel composites.. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC.under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, INC.is the sole provider of Cryogenic mechanical testing of polymer aerogel composites. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

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 541330. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 8/24/2026.

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. 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:** McKenzie Hanson Procurement Specialist McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov

## Publications

- August 19, 2026: Special notice, due August 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 41ed31e37272447b9018483b0aae1610. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/41ed31e37272447b9018483b0aae1610/view

## Points of contact

- McKenzie Hanson, mckenzie.m.hanson@nasa.gov
- Karen Artis, Karen.L.Artis@nasa.gov

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