Very High Cycle Fatigue (VHCF) Testing

The contract involves performing very high cycle fatigue (VHCF) testing on oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloys, utilizing both strain-controlled and load-controlled methods in accordance with ASTM standards E606 and E466. The purpose of this testing is to evaluate the durability of these materials under cyclic loading conditions, which is critical for assessing their long-term performance and reliability in demanding applications. Issued by the NASA Shared Services Center, the contract is a subcontract under the NAICS code 541380, focusing on engineering services. The posting date for this opportunity was June 8, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Although specific location details and points of contact are not provided, the testing is intended to support NASA’s materials research and development efforts by ensuring the structural integrity of advanced alloys used in aerospace environments.