40 Kelvin Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Development and Alternate Forms Production

NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) intends to establish a sole source contract with Fort Wayne Metal Research Products, LLC to acquire testing and related capabilities for the development of a novel, non-pneumatic, compliant tire technology known as the Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Tire. This technology, developed at GRC, is highly specialized, and the agency has determined that only Fort Wayne Metal Research Products, LLC can fulfill the specific requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. The contract is being pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which permits sole source acquisitions when only one responsible source is available, and no other supplies or services can meet the agency’s needs. The procurement process is not intended to be competitive, but interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications for consideration by December 15, 2024, to evaluate whether a competitive process might be warranted in the future. The contract, titled "40 Kelvin Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Development and Alternate Forms Production," is managed by NASA Glenn Research Center, located in Cleveland, Ohio. The NAICS code associated with this procurement is 332618, which pertains to other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on December 20, 2024, with a response deadline of January 4, 2025. The agency emphasizes that the decision to proceed with a sole source is at its discretion and that the process includes provisions for an ombudsman to address concerns. Interested parties can contact Kevin Carroll or Linda M. Nabors via email or phone for further information, and additional details are available through the provided link on the SAM.gov website.