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Development Builds for Low Overhang Turbine Blades with Minimal Dross and Supports
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NASA Shared Services Center is proceeding with a sole source procurement under FAR 12.102(a) to acquire Development Builds for Low Overhang Turbine Blades with Minimal Dross and Supports from ELEMENTUM 3D, INC., identified as the sole provider of this specialized capability. The contract, solicitation number 80NSSC26935676Q, is classified as a commercial item acquisition and will be administered under FAR Part 12 procedures. Performance is scheduled to occur at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center with a period of performance from July through November 2026, and final deliverables must be received at the Central Receiving facility in Huntsville, Alabama. The work involves precision laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing of turbine blades and shaft components from Inconel 718 alloy using a specified SLM Solutions 280 machine, strictly following NASA-MSFC drawing MC34120-003 and the 34120-MFG-PLAN manufacturing protocol. Five turbomachinery units, including turbine and shaft assemblies, along with coupons and other DOE hardware, are required, accompanied by a detailed Build Report and a Report on Deviations/Nonconformance. Critical process controls include mandatory traceability through the Manufacturing Travelers Log, documentation of powder lot numbers, and a prohibition against any build interruptions. The vendor must obtain prior approval from MSFC before proceeding with powder removal, wire EDM of the build plate, or stress relief. Pre-build coordination with MSFC to review the build layout and .stp model is required. The government intends to evaluate only written submissions of capabilities from interested parties by June 17, 2026, solely to determine if competition is warranted, with oral communications prohibited. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 on the Ombudsman applies, and the procurement falls under NAICS Code 541715 with no set-aside other than sole source authority. No pricing details or contract value have been disclosed.
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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Development Builds for Low Overhang Turbine Blades with Minimal Dross and Supports.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to ELEMENTUM 3D, INC. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that ELEMENTUM 3D, INC. 2700 S Main ST Unit A Erie, Colorado 80516-8154 United States is the sole provider of Development Builds for Low Overhang Turbine Blades with Minimal Dross and Supports.
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 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 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/17/2026. 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 .
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