Reefing Line Cutter Intent to Sole Source

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Notice type
Presolicitation
Solicitation #
80JSC026RLC
PSC
1377
Posted
May 19, 2026
Response due
June 4, 2026
Place of performance
Houston, TX

What this opportunity is

NASA is seeking to procure the manufacture and modifications of a Reefing Line Cutter, specifically the Amtec Corp part number SLH26151700-3XX. This presolicitation notice indicates a sole-source intent, suggesting that the opportunity is likely suited for the original manufacturer or a qualified vendor with specific capabilities. Small businesses interested in this opportunity should monitor the presolicitation closely, as it may not lead to a competitive bidding process but rather a direct award.

Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.

Description

April 2026 26-1001 Reefing Line Cutter SOW Rev Baseline Page 1 of 15 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) 26-1001 FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND MODIFICATIONS OF THE Cutter, Reefing Line, Lanyard Actuated, Amtec Corp P/N SLH26151700-3XX P/N SLH26151700-3XX NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center April 2026 -- 1 of 15 -- April 2026 26-1001 Reefing Line Cutter SOW Rev Baseline Page 2 of 15 Contents 1.0 SCOPE...................................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 General .....................................................................................................................................................4 1.2 Item Quantity ...........................................................................................................................................4 1.3 Milestone-Based Payments ......................................................................................................................4 2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS ...........................................................................................................................4 2.1 Other Applicable Documents ...................................................................................................................4 3.0 REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................................................................4 3.1 Design Requirements ...............................................................................................................................4 3.1.1 Production Design Requirements ..................................................................................................5 3.2 Manufacturing Requirements ...................................................................................................................5 3.2.1 Lot Manufacturing .........................................................................................................................5 3.2.2 Gas for Cleaning ............................................................................................................................5 3.2.3 Shop Aids ......................................................................................................................................5 3.2.4 Liquids Contamination Prevention ................................................................................................5 3.3 Government Supplied Equipment (GSE) and Components (GSC) ..........................................................5 3.4 Lot Acceptance/Certification Requirements ............................................................................................5 4.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................6 4.1 Manufacturing Methods and Testing .......................................................................................................6 4.2 Design and Fabrication of Tooling ...........................................................................................................6 4.3 Conferences, Reviews and Surveys Requirements...................................................................................6 4.3.1 Reviews .........................................................................................................................................6 4.3.2 Surveys ..........................................................................................................................................7 4.4 Quality Assurance Requirements .............................................................................................................8 4.4.1 Processes and Products ..................................................................................................................8 4.4.2 Record Retention ...........................................................................................................................9 4.4.3 Procurement Controls ....................................................................................................................9 4.4.4 Raw Material Controls ................................................................................................................ 10 4.4.5 Traceability .................................................................................................................................. 10 4.4.6 Problem Reporting and Corrective Action .................................................................................. 10 4.4.7 Non-Conforming Material ........................................................................................................... 11 4.4.8 Non-Conformance Repot (NCR) ................................................................................................. 11 4.5 Government Source Inspection .............................................................................................................. 11 4.5.1 Mandatory Inspection Points (MIPs) ........................................................................................... 11 4.5.2 Witnessing of Testing .................................................................................................................. 11 4.5.3 Notification of Testing ................................................................................................................ 11 4.5.4 Discrepancy ................................................................................................................................. 12 4.6 Verification of Test Records & Manufacturing...................................................................................... 12 4.7 Safety Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 12 4.8 Control of Inspection, Measuring, and Test

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