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Correlation of Process-Induced Defects and Detectability Models for Laser-Wire AM
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The NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to award a sole source contract to Carnegie Mellon University for the Correlation of Process-Induced Defects and Detectability Models for Laser-Wire Additive Manufacturing. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 80NSSC269337339Q and NAICS code 611310, is being conducted under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) and FAR Part 13 for non-commercial items. While the NASA Shared Services Center is the procuring entity, the actual performance of the work will take place at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. The scope of work requires an independent laboratory to perform defect characterization and develop detectability models using Inconel 625 samples. Key technical requirements include the processing of in-situ monitoring data, non-destructive evaluation, CT scanning, and metallography. The contractor will be responsible for developing statistical and Probability of Detection models in accordance with MIL-HDBK-1823A, with deliverables including defect data, likelihood maps, and technical reports. The estimated period of performance is approximately six months from the date of contract award.
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Contract Value
$115,125Place of Performance
MS, USASet-Aside
Awardee
CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITYAward Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Correlation of Process-Induced Defects and Detectability Models for Laser-Wire AM.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY: 5000 Forbes AVE | Pittsburgh, PA 15213 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY is the sole provider of Correlation of Process-Induced Defects and Detectability Models for Laser-Wire AM.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).
The Government intends to acquire Non-Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13 for Non-Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611310.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/13/2026. 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.
NASA 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:
Cody Guidry
Procurement Specialist II
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