Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26930328Q
NASA Seeks Sole Source SME Support for Composite Aircraft Manufacturing Technology Assessment (HiCAM Project)
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
April 17, 2026
Respond By
April 21, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26930328Q
NAICS
541715, 541690, 541330
NASA is seeking specialized subject matter expert (SME) support for its Hi-rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) Project, focusing on advanced composite aircraft manufacturing technology assessment and commercial production modeling. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - Advanced Composites Consortium (ACC) - HiCAM Project Leadership Team - OEMs and Vendors: - Grace Environmental and Consulting LLC (sole source contractor) - Services Requested: - SME support for composite aircraft manufacturing technology assessment and commercial production modeling - Includes discrete event simulations, manufacturing trade studies, and technology assessments for composite wing and fuselage structures - Representation as Task Lead or key contributor in ACC work activities - Collaboration with Cooperative Research Teams (CRTs) - Attendance at key reviews and technical exchanges - Delivery of technical briefings and model updates - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement due to unique expertise required in commercial aerospace manufacturing models and composite aerospace structures - Contractor must provide one highly skilled employee with niche experience - Support is critical ahead of the HiCAM Spring Review - Place of Performance: - NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA - Additional travel to Seattle, WA (ACC Members facility) and Canoga Park, CA (John Doe facility) - No specific products or part numbers are listed; the procurement is for highly specialized technical services.
Description
** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for composite aircraft manufacturing technology assessment and commercial production modeling SME support to the HiCAM Project Leadership Team. This support includes, but is not limited to, representing NASA as a Task Lead or key contributor in ACC work activities
** THIS IS A CAPABILITY POSTING **