Crack IQI - Secured with Electron Beam welding with Shims

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a specialized procurement involving Crack IQI (Image Quality Indicator) components and shims. The procurement is specifically for titanium alloy components requiring precise manufacturing with electron beam welding techniques. NASA intends to issue a contract to AEROFAB NDT LLC in Kent, Washington, under a sole source procurement method outlined in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The components are designed for use at NASA Johnson Space Center and involve highly technical manufacturing specifications for precision-engineered titanium parts. The procurement falls under the Machine Tool Manufacturing NAICS category (333517).

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Cara Craft (Cara.s.craft@nasa.gov) by 1 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 9, 2025. The government will evaluate submissions to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis, despite the current sole source intent. Oral communications are not acceptable, and the NASA Clause 1852.215-84 Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition. The procurement involves manufacturing Crack IQI cylinder-shaft assemblies and shims with extremely tight tolerance controls, including specific surface roughness, straightness, and interference fit specifications. Potential contractors should note the detailed manufacturing requirements, which include precise machining of titanium alloy components in multiple thickness variations, electron beam welding, specific surface finishes, and providing a certificate of conformance.