10x10 Supersonic Wind Tunnel expansion joint replacement

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center (GRC) is seeking responses from any interested businesses for the purposes of determining the appropriate level of competition for a potential acquisition, including subcontracting goals, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, and capabilities information from potential offerors.The purpose of this sources sought notice (SSN) and Request for Information (RFI) is for market research, informational and planning purposes only related to the potential procurement of 10x10 Abe Silverstein Supersonic Wind Tunnel (referred to hereafter as “the 10x10”) expansion joint.This is not a request for proposal or RFP. No proposals are to be submitted in response to this notice. Any information, specifications, and/or drawings are subject to change and will be updated and released if/when a solicitation is issue.The 10x10 is designed to test supersonic propulsion components such as inlets and nozzles,

propulsion system integration, and full-scale jet and rocket engines. It is equipped to accommodate large-scale aerodynamic (force and moment) models and full-scale engine and aircraft components. The 10×10 can be run in aerodynamic (closed-loop) cycle or propulsion (open-loop) cycle. It can also run at subsonic test conditions in aerodynamic and propulsion cycles. Subsonic test conditions range from 5 to 240 knots (Mach 0.36) and altitudes up to 50,000 feet.Additional general information regarding the 10x10 is found on the following we page:https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/facilities/10x10/GRC is seeking information regarding replacement of the existing expansion joint within the 10x10.General Specifications are below.Nominal Size/I.D. (in.): 330±2 Expansion Joint Type: Currently Corrugated Metal Bellows (Open to other Design Options, other bellows types, other designs, tunnel mods, etc.) Need to accommodate movement and vibration as specified. Fluid: Air (Possible combustion products in tunnel) Flow direction: Left to right when looking from outside Wind Tunnel Design Pressure (PSIA): 0.0 PSIA to 14.7 PSIAMax Temperature Design (°F): 650 Max./Min. (°F): 650/-20 Installation (°F): 70 (Ambient conditions) (Not climate controlled area) Maximum Installation Movements Axial Compression (in): 4 Axial Extension (in): 0.5 Lateral (in): 0 Angular (deg): 0 Maximum Design Movements  Axial Compression (in): 4.67 Axial Extension (in): 0.53 Lateral (in): 0 Angular (deg): 3 Mach 3.5 Operating Fluctuations Axial Compression (in): 1.6 Axial Extension (in): 1.6 Lateral (in): +/-0.75 Angular (deg): 0 Frequency Range (Hz): 1.0 to 4.0 Interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement detailing the ability to meet the general requirements identified. Capabilities statements should be limited to ten (10) pages and include the following information:Points of contact, including address, phone number, email address and corporate website address.Potential subcontractors or teaming partners, if any.General estimate of dollar value of effort.General estimate of required time to manufacture and installContract type (fixed price, cost reimbursement, etc.) and whether the work is considered commercial or non-commercial as defined in FAR 2.101.Company size status (Large business, small business, (8a), Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, and HubZone).Source of materials (USA or foreign produced raw materials)Potential risks, hazards, or concernsUnique approaches should be sufficiently detailed and explained to provide a reasonable understanding of how the approach will satisfy the requirementsAny specific information considered critical to include in the solicitation and Statement of Work to allow your company to adequately respond to the solicitation.Any solicitation that follows will be posted to http://www.beta.sam.gov only. Interested parties should be aware that an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) will be required to submit a proposal/bid/quote. Firms can register for SAM via the internet at  https://sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf.NASA GRC is considering NAICS code 332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal ManufacturingThe point of contact of all questions/inquiries is Aaron A. Olmsted by email at aaron.a.olmsted@nasa.gov. Please include 80GRC021R0009SSN and your firm/company name in the subject line of your email. All responses shall be submitted no later than Friday, March 12, 2021, 4:30 EST.