Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26939483Q
Sole Source Testing Services for Additive JBK-75 Alloy – NASA SLS Liquid Engines Office
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
July 28, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26939483Q
NAICS
541715, 611310, 541380
NASA is seeking specialized testing services for the additive manufactured JBK-75 alloy, supporting aerospace applications. - Sole source contract intended for Auburn University - Services required: characterization, fatigue, and tensile testing of JBK-75 alloy - Includes mechanical testing of 132 fatigue and 66 tensile samples at room and elevated temperatures - Microscopy, data analysis, and detailed technical reporting required - Deliverables: data summaries, organized datasets, and technical reports - NASA will provide 198 test samples (JBK-75 alloy) in as-built and heat-treated conditions - Work supports NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) Liquid Engines Office and Space Technology Mission Directorate - Period of performance is 9 months from authority to proceed - NAICS code: 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) - Auburn University is considered the only capable provider; interested parties may submit capabilities for consideration - Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid six figures, based on scope and academic testing services
Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Characterization and Fatigue and Tensile Testing of Additive JBK-75 Alloy.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to AUBURN UNIVERSITY: 321-A INGRAM HALL | AUBURN, AL 36849 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that AUBURN UNIVERSITY is the sole provider of Characterization and Fatigue and Tensile Testing of Additive JBK-75 Alloy.
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 3:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/28/2026. 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