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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Reduced Gravity Modification of 737-73W Aircraft 80AFRC26SS014

Solicitation 80AFRC26SS014 Copied Notice ID a41cff077eb84a58b4b8ce6aad3a8bc1 Copied NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION — NASA ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CNTR
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Posted
Apr 08, 2026
Deadline
Apr 13, 2026
Set-aside
None
NAICS
N/A
PSC
K015

Summary

AI-generated · Apr 09, 2026

Modify a Boeing 737-73W aircraft (S/N 40116) to support reduced gravity flight operations. Work includes a feasibility assessment to determine suitability for reduced gravity missions, cabin modifications to enable those operations, exterior repaint to display NASA identifiers, overdue scheduled maintenance, and providing disposition for the full-life of permanent modifications made during the previous program.

NASA intends to award a sole-source contract to Denmar Technical Services, Inc., the current modification provider for this aircraft, under applicable sole-source authorities. The procurement will use FAR Part 12 for a commercial product or service. Qualified organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications electronically; responses will be used to decide whether to pursue full and open competition. An ombudsman is available for concerns.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) has a requirement for the modification of a Boeing 737-73W aircraft (S/N 40116) to enable reduced gravity flight operations, including the following scope: Feasibility assessment to determine the Boeing 737-73W s suitability to perform reduced gravity missions. Modify the aircraft cabin to support reduced gravity operations. Paint the aircraft exterior to include NASA identifiers. Perform all overdue scheduled maintenance tasks. Provide disposition for full-life of all permanent modifications made during previous program. NASA/AFRC intends to award a sole-source contract to Denmar Technical Services, Inc., which is currently providing aircraft modification services to S/N 40116, under the authority of FAR 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. The Government intends to acquire a commercial product or service using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Jenni Schnarr at jennifer.schnarr@nasa.gov and Melissa Newell at melissa.newell@nasa.gov not later than 11:00 AM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) on Monday, April 13, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether 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

From Presolicitation posted on Apr 08, 2026

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Details

Solicitation number 80AFRC26SS014
Notice ID a41cff077eb84a58b4b8ce6aad3a8bc1
Notice type Presolicitation
Product / Service (PSC) K015
Place of performance USA
Archive date Apr 28, 2026

Award Information

Not yet awarded

Documents

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Contacts

primary
Jenni Schnarr

Email

secondary
Melissa Newell

Email

Agency

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NASA ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CNTR

Place of Performance


USA

Dates

Posted Apr 08, 2026 4 months ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 2 days ago
Due Apr 13, 2026 3 months ago