NASA HR-1 Demonstrator Chamber and Qualification Samples
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26947003Q
- Agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- 8(a) Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's Shared Services Center issued a special notice announcing its intention to issue a sole-source contract to RPM INNOVATIONS INC for NASA HR-1 Demonstrator Chamber and Qualification Samples under FAR 12.102(a), with a capability statement deadline of October 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. This is an 8(a) sole-source set-aside.
The procurement covers large-scale additive manufacturing using Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposition (LP-DED) technology to fabricate full-scale demonstrator chambers and qualification samples in NASA HR-1 Fe-Ni and Ni-based alloys. The contractor must deliver a dedicated 557 laser system with a minimum build volume of 60 inches diameter by 72 inches height, operated in an inert gas chamber. Key deliverables include a NASA HR-1 heat sink chamber, a Ni-alloy heat sink chamber, representative test samples, witness specimens (round bars and harvest boxes), and comprehensive build reports with laser scanning inspection data. Components must achieve 1 mm wall thickness at diameters exceeding 80 inches with combined height exceeding 90 inches. Print production must complete within 75 consecutive days. Work is classified as commercial items under FAR Part 12, with NAICS code 336412.
Performance will be located at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama, with a period of performance of 6 months from Authority to Proceed. Interested organizations may submit capability statements in writing to McKenzie Hanson (McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov). Quotes and oral communications are not acceptable; capability statements will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Notice text
SPECIAL NOTICE:
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for NASA HR-1 Demonstrator Chamber and Qualification Samples.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to RPM INNOVATIONS INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that RPM INNOVATIONS INC is the sole provider of NASA HR-1 Demonstrator Chamber and Qualification Samples
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 336412.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 10/20/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
McKenzie Hanson
Procurement Specialist
McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0043028 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf |
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