Assessment of Residual Stress in Ultrasonically Welded Single Lap Shear Coupons as a function of material crystallinity
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NASA Shared Services Center is seeking the assessment of residual stress in ultrasonically welded single lap shear coupons as a function of material crystallinity. The objective is to evaluate how weld stack crystallinity affects the strength of ultrasonically welded thermoplastic composites using NASA-provided T1100/LM-PAEK and IM7/PEKK materials. The scope includes a process development study with up to 12 ultrasonic welds, the production of an initial 36 samples, and an additional 60 samples. Performance will be located at the NASA Glenn Research Center, with deliverables including monthly reports, documentation of process parameters such as weld energy and pressure, and the delivery of welded coupons to either the Glenn Research Center or the CHESS facility at Cornell University. The government intends to award a sole source contract to RTX Corporation under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) for commercial items or services, utilizing NAICS code 541715. While a sole source is intended, the agency is requesting capability statements from interested organizations by 4:00 p.m. CST on October 30, 2026, to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. Submissions must reference the notice ID, and oral communications are prohibited. The contract requires the vendor to participate in weekly remote review meetings and adheres to the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman.
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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
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