Mechanical & Microstructural Testing of Additively Manufactured Components

The contract requires comprehensive mechanical and microstructural testing of additively manufactured oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloy components to ensure compliance with stringent performance standards. Testing must include tensile, creep, and fatigue evaluations to validate high-temperature structural integrity, alongside microstructural analyses using scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and density measurements. A critical performance threshold mandates that all components achieve at least 99.9% density, ensuring minimal porosity and optimal material consistency for demanding aerospace applications. The work is a subcontract under NASA Shared Services Center for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, classified under NAICS code 541380 for scientific research and development services. Responses are due by May 15, 2026, at 9:00 PM, with the solicitation posted on May 12, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for qualified testing laboratories or specialized service providers to align with NASA’s advanced materials development timeline.