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High temperature mechanical testing

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NASA Shared Services Center is seeking high temperature mechanical testing services to be performed at the Glenn Research Center. The agency intends to award a sole source contract to Metcut Research Associates Inc under FAR 12.102(a), as they have been identified as the sole provider capable of meeting these requirements. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 541715 and is designated as an 8(a) sole source set-aside. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to the identified points of contact by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on August 27, 2026. These submissions will be used exclusively to determine if the government will move forward with a competitive procurement process rather than the proposed sole source award. All responses must be submitted in writing, as oral communications are not acceptable.

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NASA seeks high temperature mechanical testing services via sole source award to Metcut.

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services CenterView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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MS, USA

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center
Contacts2 people available
OfficeSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA
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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center
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Office AddressSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA
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McKenzie Hanson

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Synopsis:



NASA/NSSC has a requirement for High temperature mechanical testing. 


NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to METCUT RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that METCUT RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC is the sole provider of High temperature mechanical testing


NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).


The Government intends to acquire Commercialitems 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 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 8/27/2026. 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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