SATPC0043012 Tab 04 4 SOW_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in September 2026 for laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) development of oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloys.
The contractor must provide access to a fully dedicated EOS M280 laser powder bed fusion system with a minimum operational window of 432 hours per month and 60% minimum print utilization rate across a one-month development period. Task 1 requires parameter development and builds for burn-resistant alloys, including GRX-810, GRX-810+, GRX-900, and other NASA-formulated ODS experimental alloys. The contractor shall implement proprietary parameter sets yielding ≥99.9% relative density, validated through microstructural analysis and mechanical testing per NASA standards such as NASA-STD-6030. The contractor is responsible for powder removal, build plate cleaning, build log tracking, documenting anomalies in real time, and archiving all build records including process parameters and powder certifications. Task 2 requires the contractor to supply a minimum of 600 kg of GRX-810 powder conforming to NASA-provided compositions and particle size distributions, with full certifications for traceability, chemical composition, particle morphology, and batch tracking. The contract period is one month from authority to proceed. All deliverables, including components, development samples, and powder certifications, must be shipped to Central Receiving, Building 4631, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812. NASA will provide all part models and sample geometries required for execution.
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L-PBF Development of ODS Alloys for Recording Methane/Oxygen Combustion
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Statement of Work (SOW)
September 2026
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), through Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), requires advanced process development and parameter optimization for laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) of specialty oxide dispersion strengthened and burn-resistant nickel-based alloys. These include novel NASA-developed alloys such as GRX-810, GRX-810+, GRX-900, and other oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) compositions. These materials were formulated to enhance high-temperature mechanical performance in extreme environments and/or resist failure modes in oxygen-based combustion and propulsion systems. This current work shall include iterations of the alloy development, including L-PBF parameter optimization with variations in alloy design, preliminary print trials and component builds. Additional work includes formal component build development, powder reuse studies, parameter refinement, geometry evaluation, and mechanical validation aligned with NASA technical standards such as
NASA-STD-6030.
Task 1, L-PBF Parameter Development and Builds for Burn Resistant Alloys
1. The vendor shall provide access to an EOS M280 laser powder bed fusion system, fully dedicated for developmental use of advanced dispersion strengthened alloys.
2. Target alloys for development include GRX-810, GRX-810+, GRX-900, and additional ODS-based experimental alloys formulated by NASA. Commercially available alloys may be included for benchmarking.
3. The machine shall be available at a minimum operational window of 432 hours/month, with a 60% minimum print utilization rate across the 1-month development period.
4. The vendor shall implement and validate proprietary parameter sets developed in collaboration with NASA MSFC. These parameters shall yield ≥99.9% relative density and be validated through both microstructural analysis and mechanical testing, subject to NASA approval.
5. The vendor shall develop and optimize new parameter sets for remaining alloys based on NASA-supplied powder specifications and build geometry. Print trials will include test coupons, mechanical specimens, and representative components.
6. The vendor shall document and report any anomalies, build errors, or powder changes during production to NASA in real time.
7. Powder removal, build plate cleaning, and build log tracking (including powder reuse cycles) are the responsibility of the vendor. Powder usage shall be tracked on a best-effort basis to support potential powder aging/recycling studies.
8. Build records, including process parameters, environment controls, and powder certifications, shall be archived and submitted to NASA.
9. All excess powder shall be returned to NASA. ODS powder processing (e.g., mechanical alloying) shall be performed by NASA; the vendor shall coordinate with designated NASA technical POCs for powder handling and delivery.
10. NASA will provide all part models and sample geometries required for print execution.
Task 2, Powder Development for Developmental Builds
1. The vendor shall supply a minimum of 600 kg. of GRX-810 powder for L-PBF.
2. Powder shall conform to NASA-provided compositions and particle size distributions and shall be coordinated with NASA POCs before use.
3. Vendor shall provide full certifications for powder traceability, including chemical composition, particle morphology, and batch tracking, and ensure proper storage and handling during the contract period.
Period of Development One (1) month from authority to proceed (ATP)
Shipping
1. Contractor shall ship all deliverables and process development samples to:
Central Receiving, Bldg. 4631
Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville, AL 35812
Deliverables
1. Components and development samples and parts built under Task 1.
2. Powder certifications from Task 2.
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