Zylon Poly-Benzobisoxazole (PBO) Yarn with linear density of 278 dtex AS-13 and 1110 dtex AS-13 80NSSC26922101Q

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Zylon Poly-Benzobisoxazole (PBO) Yarn, 278 dtex 105 kg, 1110 dtex 20 kg. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to TEIJIN FRONTIER (U.S.A.), INC. 1412 Broadway RM 1500 New York, New York 10018-9278 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that TEIJIN FRONTIER (U.S.A.), INC. is the sole provider of Zylon Poly-Benzobisoxazole (PBO) Yarn, 278 dtex 105 kg, 1110 dtex 20 kg. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Langley Research Center (LARC). The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 313110. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 1/12/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave Procurement Specialist laura.a.quave@nasa.gov 228-813-6420