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Specialized Geotechnical/Compressibility Testing Services

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Response Deadline11/04/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Specialized Geotechnical/Compressibility Testing Services involves performing high-precision compressibility testing for prime contractors on NASA/NSSC projects. Based at the Langley Research Center in Hampton, the scope of work includes conducting compression tests, measuring deformation and stress ratios, and analyzing simulant compressibility under simulated lunar conditions using vacuum chambers and precision sensors. All activities must adhere to ASTM or NASA-specific geotechnical standards to ensure the delivery of accurate technical test reports and mechanical behavior data sets. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541380 and is managed through the NASA Shared Services Center. Interested parties should note the posted date of October 30, 2026, with a response deadline of November 4, 2026.

General Info

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Hampton, VA, 23681, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 80NSSC27948394Q.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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URGENT-BP-1 Lunar Regolith simulant Compressibility Testing

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Timeline

PostedOct 30

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Response DeadlineNov 4

Submission deadline

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11/04/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

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Performs high-precision compressibility testing for prime contractors on NASA/NSSC projects at the Langley Research Center. Conducts compression tests, measures deformation/stress ratios, and analyzes simulant compressibility under simulated lunar conditions using vacuum chambers and precision sensors. Adheres to ASTM or NASA-specific geotechnical standards. Delivers technical test reports and mechanical behavior data sets.

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