SAM #80NSSC26937435Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement for Fused Silicide Coating of Refractory Alloy Specimens (HITEMCO LLC)

This opportunity involves NASA Glenn Research Center's need for specialized fused silicide coating services for refractory alloy specimens. - NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to HITEMCO LLC for these services, as HITEMCO is considered the only provider capable of meeting the technical requirements. - Two specific coating types are required: - HITEMCO R512E (Si-20Fe-20Cr) for 30 specimens - HITEMCO R512A (Si-20Cr-5Ti) for 24 specimens - Coatings must be applied via slurry-fused diffusion to achieve a uniform thickness of 0.003-0.005 inches on 12x12x3 mm specimens with holes, and must be diffusion heat treated in a single batch per type. - The procurement is for commercial services under FAR Part 12, with NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). - NASA is accepting capability statements from other vendors until 7/28/2026 to determine if competition is possible, but currently plans to proceed with HITEMCO LLC. - No specific period of performance or contract value is stated in the notice.

Description

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Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Fused Silicide Coating of Refractory Alloy Specimens.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to HITEMCO LLC 160 Bethpage Sweet Hollow RD Old Bethpage, New York 11804-1315 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that HITEMCO LLC is the sole provider of Fused Silicide Coating of Refractory Alloy Specimens.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 336413.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 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:

Laura Quave

Procurement Specialist II

laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

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