FY26 Total Materia Renewal

NASA Shared Services Center is procuring a sole source renewal of the Total Materia Materials Database for fiscal year 2026 under FAR 12.102(a), identifying KEY TO METALS AMERICAS INC. as the only qualified provider capable of delivering this commercial service. The contract, identified by solicitation number 80NSSC26932019Q, will provide continuous, web-based access to a comprehensive materials data repository—including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites—with mechanical, chemical, and processing properties, advanced comparison tools, compliance assessments, and exportable data for CAD/CAM and Excel integration. Services include 24/7 technical support, monthly database updates, user training, and system maintenance with integration into NASA’s NAMS/SAML authentication platform and compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards. Performance is centered at NASA Headquarters, with access extended to 15 NASA facilities nationwide, and the period of performance runs from May 21, 2026, to May 31, 2027. The acquisition follows commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12, with no competitive solicitation planned based on the government’s sole source determination. Written capability submissions from other potential vendors are accepted until 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 6, 2026, but oral communications are prohibited. The contract will be delivered electronically to NASA HQ ATTN: Tracy Osborne, with no physical packaging, marking, or preservation requirements specified. No pricing, contract value, or line-item cost data is disclosed, and while the NAICS code is 541519, no socioeconomic set-asides or detailed representation certifications are provided. The NASA FAR Supplement clause 1852.215-84 on Ombudsman applies, and no formal contract administration personnel such as COR, COTR, or PCO are named in the documentation.