Quick Disconnects

NASA/Johnson Space Center (JSC) has a requirement for design, fabrication, test, and delivery of ¼” and ⅜” 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 [email protected] and [email protected] 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 [email protected] and [email protected]. 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.