L-PBF GRX-810 Temperature Impact and Defect Content on Very High Cycle Fatigue Stud

NASA/NSSC is soliciting a sole source contract under FAR 12.102(a) to the University of Toledo for laboratory testing on L-PBF GRX-810 oxide dispersion strengthened alloy to evaluate the impact of temperature and defect content on very high cycle fatigue performance. The work will be conducted at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, with the University of Toledo serving as the sole qualified provider due to its specialized expertise in ultrasonic fatigue testing of NASA ODS alloys at temperatures up to 1000°C. The procurement is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source set-aside, indicating the University of Toledo is certified under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program. The effort requires machining and testing of 30 precisely dimensioned specimens according to NASA’s USF_Hourglass drawings, followed by fractographic analysis, comprehensive data collection including hysteresis curves, and delivery of a journal article-style final report, PowerPoint summary, and raw data in CSV/Excel formats. All deliverables must be completed within 20 weeks of sample receipt, and physical samples and documentation are to be shipped to MSFC Central Receiving. The contracting office is NASA Shared Services Center at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, with McKenzie Hanson as the primary point of contact. The solicitation leverages FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures and applies the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 for ombudsman dispute resolution; no formal evaluation weights, pricing details, or standard compliance specifications like MIL-STD or ASTM are provided, with acceptance based on technical capability demonstration. Proposals must be submitted in writing by 3:00 p.m. CST on July 24, 2026, via email, and oral communications are prohibited.