Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Development and Alternate Forms Production

The contract seeks the development and production of shape memory alloy wire and alternative forms tailored for evaluation in SMA tire technologies designed to operate in extreme environments. This includes end-to-end processing such as trials, testing, fabrication, and delivery of materials, with all activities focused on advancing the feasibility and performance of SMA-based solutions under demanding conditions. Comprehensive documentation of all test data, analytical methods, fabrication processes, and procedural workflows is required in accordance with the funding program’s standards, ensuring transparency and reproducibility to support future certification efforts for any commercial materials or products derived from this work. The goal is to establish a robust foundation for qualifying materials that could eventually be integrated into real-world applications where conventional materials fail. The effort is led by NASA’s Glenn Research Center under a forecasted procurement with NAICS code 332618, indicating a focus on other fabricated metal product manufacturing. While the solicitation number and specific point of contact are not provided, the anticipated timeline places the posting date in May 2026, signaling early-stage planning for future award cycles. All work is expected to align with NASA’s broader objectives in high-performance materials for aerospace and extreme-condition applications, with deliverables directly informing the certification pathway for commercially viable SMA products. The place of performance and full organizational details remain unspecified, but the overarching mission is clear: to enable next-generation tire technologies through advanced alloy innovation and rigorous experimental validation.