Additive Manufacturing Test Sample Fabrication with Controlled Flaws

The contract involves the fabrication of test samples made from Alloy 625 Inconel, specifically designed with embedded flaws such as voids, delamination, and cracks. These controlled defects will serve to validate and assess the performance of inspection systems. The project falls under the NAICS code 332999 and is issued as a subcontract by Fluor Marine Propulsion, a Department of Energy contractor. The goal is to ensure the reliability and accuracy of inspection technologies through these specially crafted test specimens. The solicitation was posted on May 19, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 23, 2026. While specific location details for the place of performance and points of contact are not provided, the contract clearly emphasizes the use of additive manufacturing techniques to produce these test samples with known flaw characteristics. This effort supports quality assurance and verification processes critical to the Department of Energy's interests in marine propulsion systems.