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Powder Bed Fusion Development and Characterization of Specialty Ni Alloys
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NASA Shared Services Center is seeking a contractor for the development and characterization of specialty nickel alloys using laser powder bed fusion. The project, which will be performed at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, focuses on process development for Ni-201 and other specialty nickel-based alloys. The scope of work includes L-PBF parameter development and builds utilizing an EOS M280 system, mechanical testing of the resulting specimens, and the procurement of at least 200 kg of specialized powder. The period of performance is established as six months from the authority to proceed. The government intends to award this as a sole source contract to North American Manufacturing Pros LLC under FAR 12.102(a), as they have been identified as the sole provider capable of meeting these requirements. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 561990 for commercial items or services. While the government has indicated its intent for a sole source award, interested organizations were given until July 15, 2026, to submit capabilities and qualifications for evaluation to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis.
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$100,000Place of Performance
MS, USASet-Aside
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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Powder Bed Fusion Development and Characterization of Specialty Ni Alloys.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to North American Manufacturing Pros LLC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that North American Manufacturing Pros LLC 29176 Al HWY 53 Ardmore Alabama 35739 United States is the sole provider of Powder Bed Fusion Development and Characterization of Specialty Ni Alloys
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 561990.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/15/2026. 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.
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 .
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