SAM #80NSSC26938043Q

Sole Source Research Services for LPBF Defect and Mechanical Performance Correlation (NASA MSFC)

This opportunity is a sole source procurement by NASA Marshall Space Flight Center for research services focused on the correlation of process-induced defects and mechanical performance in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) of Inconel 718. - NASA intends to contract Auburn University as the only source capable of fulfilling the requirement. - The scope includes: - Fabrication of 60 LPBF Inconel 718 mechanical test specimens and 10 metallography witness bars - Collection of in-situ monitoring data (visible and thermal) during builds - High-resolution X-Ray Computed Tomography (XCT) scanning of all specimens - Post-build heat treatments, machining, and mechanical testing per ASTM standards (E8/E8M, E466) - Fractography analysis of failed fatigue specimens - Development of Probability of Detection models, Probability of False Alarm curves, and critical flaw size calculations per MIL-HDBK-1823A - Technical data review, reporting, and delivery of raw data, validation reports, and technical papers - The NAICS code is 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) - The period of performance is approximately six months from contract award - No specific part numbers or commercial products are listed; the requirement is for specialized research and testing services - Interested parties may submit capability statements, but Auburn University is identified as the sole provider

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Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Correlation of Process-Induced Defects and Mechanical Performance in LPBF. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Auburn University, 321-A Ingram Hall, Auburn, Alabama 36849, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Auburn University is the sole provider of Correlation of Process-Induced Defects and Mechanical Performance in LPBF

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 10:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/31/2026. 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:

Monica Wilson

Procurement Assistant

monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:

Shari Trigg

LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST

shari.trigg@nasa.gov

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