Testing of Lunar Regolith Stimulant Thermal Properties

NASA’s National Space Science Center (NSSC) is seeking a sole‑source contractor to perform thermal‑property testing on a lunar regolith stimulant. The effort will be conducted at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, and the government will evaluate capability statements only; no formal quotes are requested at this stage. The contract will be awarded under FAR Part 12 for commercial items. • Conduct thermal testing of the lunar regolith stimulant and provide detailed results and data analysis. • Work to be performed on‑site at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida. • Only capability statements are to be submitted by 4 p.m. CST on 20 Oct 2026; oral inquiries are not accepted. • Contract will be a sole‑source award to Netzsch Instruments North America, LLC under FAR 12.102(a). • This is a commercial‑item procurement (NAICS 334516) and will be managed by NASA procurement staff.