Development Builds for Low Overhang Turbine Blades with Minimal Dross and Supports
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NASA's National Space Science Center (NSSC) has identified a requirement for development builds of low overhang turbine blades featuring minimal dross and supports. To fulfill this need, NASA intends to award a sole source contract to ELEMENTUM 3D, INC., located in Erie, Colorado, under FAR 12.102(a), recognizing them as the exclusive provider of this specialized technology. The contract will be managed through NASA’s Shared Services Center with performance taking place at the Marshall Space Flight Center. The acquisition will follow FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items, with the associated NAICS code being 541715. Although ELEMENTUM 3D, INC. is the sole source, NASA is open to receiving written capability statements from other organizations by the close of business on June 17, 2026. These submissions will be reviewed solely to determine whether there might be grounds to open the procurement to competition, but the final decision lies entirely within NASA’s discretion. Oral communications are not permitted in response to this notice. The contract involves sophisticated additive manufacturing processes for turbine blade development, and oversight includes adherence to NASA FAR Supplement clauses, including provisions for an ombudsman to address procurement concerns. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Sara Jusino-Terry.
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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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