Application of a DARWIN Framework for Fracture Risk Assessment in Additively Manufactured Parts

NASA's National Spaceflight Support Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the Application of a DARWIN Framework for Fracture Risk Assessment in Additively Manufactured Parts. The opportunity is specifically targeted at professional scientific and technical services within the NAICS 541990 category. The notice indicates NASA intends to award a contract to Southwest Research Institute under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which suggests a potential sole source procurement. The opportunity is related to evaluating fracture risks in additively manufactured parts, a critical technical assessment for aerospace engineering. The contract will be performed at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, focusing on advanced materials and manufacturing risk assessment methodologies.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by June 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The submission will be evaluated to determine whether the procurement should be conducted competitively, with the government retaining full discretion in the final decision. Oral communications are not acceptable, and interested parties must adhere to the specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) terms for simplified acquisitions. While the notice appears to favor Southwest Research Institute as the primary contractor, other organizations can still submit their qualifications for potential competitive consideration. The procurement incorporates standard NASA procurement protocols, and interested parties are advised to carefully review the attached Statement of Work and Capability Statement for complete details about the technical requirements and submission guidelines.