Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC27947110Q
NASA capability-statement request for ultrasonic-weld residual-stress assessment and coupon fabrication
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
October 28, 2026
Respond By
October 30, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC27947110Q
NAICS
541715
NASA is seeking capability statements for a proposed sole-source study of residual stress in ultrasonically welded thermoplastic-composite coupons. - Agency and work location: NASA Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC), for NASA Glenn Research Center. - Scope: Assess how material crystallinity affects residual stress and weld strength in single-lap-shear coupons. NASA will supply T1100/LM-PAEK and IM7/PEKK adherends and energy-director films in semi-crystalline and amorphous forms. - Work quantities: Develop the welding process using up to 12 welds; complete and document the first 36 welds; then perform up to 60 additional welds. Deliver samples to NASA or, as directed, the CHESS facility at Cornell University. - Project support: Attend weekly remote progress reviews and provide monthly reports documenting welding results, parameters, and observations, including weld energy, pressure, and cycle time. - Sole-source and response details: NASA identifies RTX Corporation as the intended sole-source provider and is requesting written capability statements to assess whether competition is appropriate. Quotes and oral responses will not be considered. Responses are due by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on October 30, 2026, and must reference notice SATPC0043036.
Description
SPECIAL NOTICE:
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Assessment of Residual Stress in Ultrasonically Welded Single Lap Shear Coupons as a function of material crystallinity.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to RTX CORPORATION 411 Silver LN
East Hartford, Connecticut 06118-1127 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that RTX CORPORATION is the sole provider of Assessment of Residual Stress in Ultrasonically Welded Single Lap Shear Coupons as a function of material crystallinity.
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 541715.
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 10/30/2026. 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.
NAS 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