SAM #80NSSC26938238

NASA Sole Source Research Services for Regolith Simulant AFSD Study to University of Alabama

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is seeking to procure research services from the University of Alabama for the AFSD Material Behavior Study using REGLINK - REGOLITH. - Sole source contract is intended for the University of Alabama, identified as the only provider of the required regolith simulant and research expertise. - The scope includes: - Preparation and classification of regolith simulant feedstock - Execution of Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) trials - Production of test coupons and materials analysis using SEM, XRD, XCT, and microscopy - Monthly technical meetings and progress updates - Delivery of a consolidated technical report - The work supports NASA's ISM-ASTRO project to optimize regolith-modified AFSD materials. - The procurement is for non-commercial research services, with no specific product part numbers or quantities listed. - NASA is requesting capability statements from interested organizations, but will not consider quotes. - Period of performance is expected to start upon award and complete by Fall 2026. - NAICS code is 611710 (Educational Support Services). - No competing OEMs or vendors are currently identified; the requirement is uniquely tied to the University of Alabama.

Description

 Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for REGLINK - REGOLITH. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA is the sole provider of REGLINK - REGOLITH

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ 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 611710__.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 9/2/2026. 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.

NOTE:  Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.

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 .

INTERESTED PARTIES MUST INCLUDE THE SPECIAL NOTICE NUMBER IN THE SUBJEC OF THEIR EMAIL

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