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NASA HR-1 Demonstrator Chamber and Qualification Samples

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NASA Shared Services Center is seeking a contractor to perform a large-scale manufacturing technology demonstration using Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposition to fabricate NASA HR-1 and Ni-alloy heat sink chambers, along with process qualification and characterization samples. The project requires a machine platform capable of producing components exceeding 90 inches in height and 80 inches in diameter with a 1 mm wall thickness. The procurement is being conducted under NAICS code 336412 and is intended as an 8(a) sole source contract to RPM Innovations Inc, utilizing FAR Part 12 for commercial items. Performance will be located at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. The period of performance is six months from the authority to proceed, with the specific print process required to be completed within 75 consecutive days or approximately 1170 machine hours. The contractor is responsible for final hardware inspection using laser scanning compared against CAD geometry or interim scan data, providing comprehensive build and inspection reports. A special requirement prohibits the use of the dedicated 557 machine for other customers without NASA authorization. Interested organizations were requested to submit capability statements by October 20, 2026, to determine if the procurement would remain a sole source or be conducted on a competitive basis.

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RPM Innovations will manufacture large-scale heat sink chambers for NASA using laser deposition.

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336412 - Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing

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MS, USA

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center
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OfficeSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA
Office AddressSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA
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SPECIAL NOTICE:



VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.


NASA/NSSC has a requirement for NASA HR-1 Demonstrator Chamber and Qualification Samples. 


NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to RPM INNOVATIONS INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that RPM INNOVATIONS INC is the sole provider of NASA HR-1 Demonstrator Chamber and Qualification Samples


NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).


The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial



The NAICS Code for this procurement is 336412.



Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 10/20/2026. 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.



NOTE:  Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.



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 .



Primary Point of Contact:



McKenzie Hanson


Procurement Specialist


McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov


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