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Density and Microstructure Validation Services

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Response Deadline10/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The Density and Microstructure Validation Services subcontract, managed through the NASA Shared Services Center for projects at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, focuses on critical post-print analysis for prime contractors. The primary objective is to validate the internal structure and relative density of printed components, ensuring they meet a strict threshold of greater than 99.9 percent relative density. This is achieved through the application of high-resolution microscopy, CT scanning, and density measurements. Additionally, the scope of work includes evaluating the impact of stress-relieving heat treatments in accordance with NASA-STD-6030. The selected provider is responsible for delivering detailed density and microstructure reports to verify that all printed samples adhere to the required technical specifications. This effort falls under NAICS code 541380.

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Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Cleveland, OH, 44135, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 80NSSC27943768Q.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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3 Month L-PBF of DS Steels and Refractory Alloys

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PostedOct 13

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Response DeadlineOct 16

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

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Performs post-print analysis to validate relative density and internal structure for prime contractors on NASA Glenn Research Center projects. Conducts density measurements to verify >99.9% relative density and performs microstructural analysis of printed samples using high-resolution microscopy or CT scanning. Evaluates effects of stress-relieving heat treatments per NASA-STD-6030. Delivers density/microstructure reports.

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