SAM #80NSSC26938571Q

NASA Sole Source Research Study: L-PBF GRX-810 Fatigue Testing and Analysis

This opportunity is a NASA sole source procurement for specialized research services related to L-PBF GRX-810 material fatigue testing. - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Toledo. - The requirement is for a laboratory-based experimental study: 'L-PBF GRX-810 Temperature Impact and Defect Content on Very High Cycle Fatigue Stud.' - The University of Toledo will machine, test (including ultrasonic fatigue testing up to 1000°C), and analyze 30 GRX-810 specimens with defects. - Deliverables include a final journal article report, data summaries, and raw data. - The work supports NASA's Game Changing Technology Integrated Rotating Detonation Engine Systems and Space Launch System Liquid Engines Office projects. - The NAICS code is 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools). - No specific commercial products or part numbers are listed; the procurement is for research services. - NASA is accepting capability statements from other organizations to determine if competition is possible. - Period of performance: All machining and mechanical testing to be completed within 20 weeks of sample receipt.

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for L-PBF GRX-810 Temperature Impact and Defect Content on Very High Cycle Fatigue Stud. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to   UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO  under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO  is the sole provider of L-PBF GRX-810 Temperature Impact and Defect Content on Very High Cycle Fatigue Stud

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 Commercialitems or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for 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 7/24/2026. 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:

McKenzie Hanson

Procurement Specialist

McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov

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