Neat Resin Tensile and Thermal Expansion Testing

The contract involves performing tensile and thermal expansion testing on neat resin samples, specifically LM-PAEK and 3960 Epoxy, at temperatures of 20 K, 111 K, and room temperature. These tests are to be conducted according to the standards ASTM D638 for tensile properties and a modified version of ASTM D5335 for thermal expansion. The work is categorized under NAICS code 541380 and is issued as a subcontract by the NASA Shared Services Center. The solicitation was posted on June 15, 2026, with a response deadline of June 18, 2026. The testing aims to provide critical material property data under varying temperature conditions relevant to NASA’s requirements.