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95--STRUCTURAL METAL FOR ARES I UPPER STAGE SIMULATOR - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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NASA-SNOTE-061222-001Federal

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NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking information to support the procurement planning for production-ready sheet and structural grade metal materials. These materials are intended for use in building the Upper Stage Simulator (USS) of the Ares I-1 launch vehicle. The request aims to gather details relevant to manufacturing and supply capabilities that meet the specific requirements for structural metals suitable for aerospace applications. The contract solicitation, identified as NASA-SNOTE-061222-001 and posted on December 22, 2006, falls under NAICS code 331111, which relates to steel and wire drawing manufacturing. The information requested will help NASA evaluate suppliers and develop a strategy for sourcing materials essential to the Ares I-1 project's construction phase. While details on set-asides and location specifics are not provided, the effort underscores NASA's focus on securing high-quality structural metal components critical to the success of the Upper Stage Simulator program.

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NASA seeks suppliers for aerospace-grade structural metals for Ares I-1 Upper Stage Simulator production.

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331111 - Iron and Steel Mills

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PostedDec 22

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NASA Glenn Research Center is requesting information to assist it in planning for the procurement of production ready sheet and structural grade metal goods to be used in the construction of the Ares I-1 USS (Upper Stage Simulator).

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