Orbital Welding System

NASA Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes for an Orbital Welding System for NASA Langley Research Center, with a specific solicitation number of 80NSSC25899097Q. The procurement involves a comprehensive welding system including a SAXX-201DGI Orbital Welding Power Source, multiple weld heads, collets, tungsten electrodes, and related accessories. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit quotes via email to Shanna Patterson by April 14, 2025, at 7 a.m. CT. The contract will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, which requires offerors to demonstrate the ability to meet all solicitation requirements. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing by April 10, 2025, with vendors required to reference the tracking number in their email subject line.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses and will be located at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA 23681. The welding system requires specific technical capabilities, including a 3-year warranty, remote pendant functionality, a 7" color touch screen, and advanced programming features supporting up to 9999 programs. Delivery lead time is specified as 30 days after receipt of order, with the system mandated to have Wi-Fi capabilities permanently disabled. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333992 for Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing, and will result in a firm fixed-price commercial item contract subject to federal acquisition regulations. While specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the system suggests a significant investment in advanced welding technology for NASA's research and fabrication processes.