Additively Manufactured Ti64 and Ni718 Very High Cycle Fatigue Test Bars

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) is procuring additively manufactured Ti64 and Ni718 very high cycle fatigue test bars through a sole source procurement under FAR 12.102(a) authority for commercial items. The procurement will utilize FAR Part 12 provisions, clauses, and procedures, with evaluation criteria focused on determining whether the Government should proceed with sole source award or transition to full and open competition. Interested organizations must submit written capabilities and qualifications statements by 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 30, 2026, referencing Notice ID 80NSSC26931210Q, to Procurement Specialist II Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov. Submissions will be evaluated solely for the purpose of assessing whether competitive procurement is warranted, with the Government retaining sole discretion to proceed as planned or open the solicitation to competition. Oral communications are not acceptable, and the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 (Ombudsman) applies to this acquisition.

The solicitation carries no set-aside designation and identifies ATI LADISH LLC of Margate, Florida as the intended sole source awardee. The Statement of Work indicates the requirement encompasses 228 test specimens across multiple specimen types, including high cycle fatigue bars, ultimate strength fatigue bars, and tensile coupons, with specifications requiring no witness lines, restarts, or coater arm tears, and material density of at least 99.2% in the as-built condition. Performance will be located at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, with a six-week performance period from contract award and delivery to Building 4631. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 332117 (Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing) and PSC Code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). No specific contract value is disclosed in the solicitation notice.