Procurement of Fabric and Plastic Specimen Testing Services

NASA/NSSC plans to issue a sole‑source contract (FAR 12.102(a)) to PMIC, Deschutes, OR, for commercial fabric and plastic specimen testing services supporting the Artemis Suit Material (ASM) Project. The effort requires tensile, tear, puncture and stiffness testing of pre‑cut specimens at three temperature regimes—ambient (23 °C), hot (121 °C) and cryogenic (‑196 °C)—using the United Testing System (UTS) STN‑100 kN equipment. Tests must follow ASTM standards (F1342/F1342M‑05, D5035‑14, D4032‑08, D2261‑13, D4032‑08 withdrawn but approved) and include logging of force and temperature, collection of at least 100 data points, and documentation with photographs and videos. Deliverables are a final report containing result tables, photos, and any additional analysis; no travel is required. The work will be performed at Johnson Space Center on an as‑needed basis over a six‑month period after award, with the possibility of expanded testing as directed. Interested firms must submit written capabilities and qualifications to Procurement Specialist Cara Craft by 15:00 CST on 23 April 2026; responses will be used to determine whether a competitive procurement will be pursued.

Notice ID

f9d525088ab44932a2e5bfcdb4811664

Solicitation Number

80NSSC26930485Q

NAICS Code

541380

Classification Code

AJ11