Hydroponic/Aeroponic Nutrient Delivery In Volumetrically Efficient Garden (HANDIVEG)

The NASA/Kennedy Space Center has a requirement for the final design, documentation, fabrication, and delivery of the Hydroponic/Aeroponic Nutrient Delivery In Volumetrically Efficient Garden (HANDIVEG) hardware. The HANDIVEG technology was initially developed by Sierra Space Corp under a competitively awarded NASA Research Grant. The Government intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the HANDIVEG hardware from Sierra Space Corp. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Tammy Clark. Some key points to consider are: • The HANDIVEG hardware will be used to grow space crops on the International Space Station (ISS) as a demonstration for continuous crop production. • The HANDIVEG technology integrates into NASA's Ohalo III test rig. • The contract will be issued in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. • The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12.