SAM #80NSSC26929360Q

NASA Procurement: Characterization and Fatigue Testing of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Alloys

NASA is procuring specialized testing services for oxide dispersion strengthened alloys to support aerospace applications. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - Sole Provider: - Auburn University - Services Requested: - Characterization and fatigue testing of oxide dispersion strengthened alloys - Includes mechanical testing (fatigue testing of 60 samples), data analysis, literature review, fractography, dataset organization, and technical reporting - Alloys involved: GRX-810, Alloy 754-ODS, ORCAlloy-21 - Deliverables: data summaries, organized datasets, technical reports - Collaboration with test service companies and regular meetings with NASA personnel - Notable Requirements: - Focus on advanced additive manufacturing materials for aerospace (liquid rocket propulsion, space structures) - No specific product part numbers or quantities listed - NAICS code: 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) - Period of Performance: - 9 months from authority to proceed - Places of Performance and Delivery: - NASA Langley Research Center (LARC) - Marshall Space Flight Center (Central Receiving, Bldg 4631, Huntsville, AL) - NASA Shared Services Center (Stennis Space Center, MS)

Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Characterization and Fatigue Testing of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Alloys.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Auburn University 321-A Ingram Hall Auburn Alabama 36849 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Auburn University is the sole provider of Characterization and Fatigue Testing of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Alloys

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 611310

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 4/6/2026. 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: Kacey Hickman Procurement Specialist Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact: Shari Trigg Contracting Officer Shari.trigg@nasa.gov

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