Metal plate for the 20" Mach 6 spare heater bundle for fabrication (SATPC0039646)

NASA's Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes for metal plate fabrication to support the 20" Mach 6 spare heater bundle project at Langley Research Center. The procurement requires specific quantities of precision-cut metal plates in two materials: Stainless Steel 304 plates (including one 24-1/2" OD x 3/8" thick plate, one 24-1/2" OD x 1" thick plate, and sixteen 20-1/4" OD x 3/8" thick plates) and Nickel 200 B162 plates (twenty-four 8" x 8" x 3/8" thick plates and six 10" x 10" x 3/8" thick plates). All materials must meet specified dimensional tolerances and quality standards, with delivery required within 90 days after receipt of order using FOB Destination terms. The government will evaluate submissions using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, requiring offerors to demonstrate their ability to meet all technical specifications. Quotes must be submitted by September 2, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. CT to the designated contracting officer, with quotes remaining valid for 30 days after submission.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the available documentation, suggesting this may be a new requirement or open competition. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed, the procurement involves substantial quantities of specialized metal components requiring precision manufacturing capabilities. The delivery timeline specifies a maximum of 90 days after order receipt, with all materials to be delivered as a single complete shipment to NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia (ZIP code 23681-2199). Technical questions regarding material test reports, edge finishing requirements, and packaging specifications remain under review by the government's technical evaluation unit, with responses expected to clarify these manufacturing details for potential offerors.