SAM #80NSSC26937339Q

NASA Sole Source Research Services for Defect Detection in Laser-Wire Additive Manufacturing

NASA is seeking specialized research services to advance defect detection in Laser-Wire Additive Manufacturing (LWAM) for aerospace applications. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Sub-agency: Marshall Space Flight Center - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is managing the procurement - OEMs and Vendors: - Carnegie-Mellon University (sole source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and analysis services focused on process-induced defects and detectability models for LWAM - Defect characterization, non-destructive evaluation, CT scanning, metallography, and statistical modeling - Development of Probability of Detection (POD) models in accordance with MIL-HDBK-1823A - Deliverables include defect data, processed datasets, defect likelihood maps, technical reports, and white papers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Unlimited government rights to all generated data - Coordination for publication of research results - Work to be performed using Inconel 625 samples - Sole source justification: Carnegie-Mellon University is the only provider identified as capable of meeting these requirements

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Correlation of Process-Induced Defects and Detectability Models for Laser-Wire AM. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY: 5000 Forbes AVE | Pittsburgh, PA 15213 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY is the sole provider of Correlation of Process-Induced Defects and Detectability Models for Laser-Wire AM.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

The Government intends to acquire Non-Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13 for Non-Commercial

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 7/13/2026. 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 FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

Primary Point of Contact:

Cody Guidry

Procurement Specialist II

Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov

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