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Material Characterization and Metallurgical Testing

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Response Deadline10/20/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This 8(a) sole source subcontract, titled Material Characterization and Metallurgical Testing, supports prime contractors on projects for the NASA Shared Services Center. The scope of work involves performing both destructive and non-destructive testing on process characterization samples and witness coupons. Key technical activities include metallography, mechanical testing, and thermophysical testing, utilizing specialized equipment for polishing, etching, and tensile and hardness measurements. All work must be conducted in strict adherence to NASA material property testing specifications, culminating in the delivery of detailed test reports and results. The contract falls under NAICS code 541380 and was posted on October 15, 2026, with a response deadline of October 20, 2026.

General Info

8(a) sole source subcontract for NASA material characterization and metallurgical testing services.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

MS, USA

Set-Aside

8A

Documents

This scope was carved out of 80NSSC26947003Q.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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NASA HR-1 Demonstrator Chamber and Qualification Samples

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PostedOct 15

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Response DeadlineOct 20

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

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Performs destructive and non-destructive testing for prime contractors on NASA Shared Services Center projects. Conducts metallography, mechanical testing, and thermophysical testing on witness coupons and process characterization samples using polishing, etching, and tensile/hardness equipment. Adheres to NASA material property testing specifications. Delivers test reports and results.

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