Sample Machining

This solicitation, numbered 80NSSC26934309Q and titled Sample Machining, is a Firm-Fixed-Price procurement issued by the NASA Shared Services Center under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for services requiring precision machining under NAICS code 332710. The contract is fully set aside for small businesses as defined under FAR 19.5, and all offerors must be currently registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. The requirement is branded as a Brand Name or Equivalent specification, with detailed technical specifications and bid schedules outlined in Section 1 of the RFQ, and performance is governed by FOB Destination terms. Submission of quotes is mandatory via email to McKenzie Hanson at McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov, with a strict deadline of June 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CT; written inquiries must be submitted by June 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT, and telephone communications are not permitted. Quotes must include two points of contact with name, phone, and email, and remain valid for thirty days. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and NASA-specific clauses, several of which include deviations from standard language, including 52.212-4 for commercial items, 52.204-13 for SAM maintenance, 52.223-23 for sustainability, 1852.203-71 for whistleblower rights, and 1852.237-73 for sensitive information release. Accelerated payment provisions for small business subcontractors under 52.232-40 are required, and all contractors must comply with U.S. export control regulations including ITAR and EAR, including securing licenses before involving foreign persons in contract performance or accessing controlled data at NASA facilities. Packaging and shipping must comply with strict labeling and documentation requirements for duty-free entry, including markings of “UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT,” the contracting agency name, the contract number, carrier information, gross weight, cubic feet, estimated value in USD, and a formal customs notation. Personal identity verification of contractor personnel is required under 52.204-9, and an ombudsman is available for confidential dispute resolution. The place of performance, period of performance, and delivery schedule are not specified, and payment office and COTR details are not