Rayon Felt for Fabrication of CPICA for Starfall Mission

NASA’s Shared Services Center (NSSC) is seeking written capabilities and qualifications from interested firms to supply rayon felt for the fabrication of the CPICA component of the Starfall Mission. The agency intends to award a sole‑source, 8(a) set‑aside contract to American Felt and Filter Company, Inc., identified as the only source for this material under FAR 12.102(a). The procurement (NAICS 313230) will be performed at NASA Ames Research Center, and will be acquired as a commercial item under FAR Part 12. Submissions must be received in writing no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 29 April 2026; oral responses are not accepted. All responses will be evaluated solely to determine whether a competitive acquisition is warranted. For questions, contact Procurement Specialist McKenzie Hanson (mckenzie.m.hanson@nasa.gov); NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215‑84 (Ombudsman) applies.

Notice ID

7283b30f057d47059c2f4aa26d198765

Solicitation Number

80NSSC26931441Q

NAICS Code

313230

Classification Code

9390