Powder Bed Fusion Development of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Alloys

NASA's Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for Powder Bed Fusion Development of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Alloys under an 8(a) sole source set-aside. The contracting officer intends to award this contract solely to NORTH AMERICAN MANUFACTURING PROS LLC, located in Ardmore, Alabama, based on a determination that this firm is the sole provider capable of delivering the required services. The procuring center is NASA/NSSC, with performance to be conducted at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama. This procurement is classified under NAICS Code 561990 (All Other Support Services) and will be conducted using commercial item procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13. The government is providing interested organizations with an opportunity to submit written capabilities and qualifications statements to demonstrate whether alternative sources exist before the sole source award is finalized.

The primary objective of this procurement is to develop laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) processes for oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) and burn-resistant nickel-based alloys over a nine-month performance period. Interested contractors must submit written capabilities and qualifications by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 18, 2026, with submissions evaluated solely to determine whether competitive procurement is warranted. The contractor must provide access to a fully dedicated EOS M280 laser powder bed fusion system with minimum 432 operational hours per month and a 60% print utilization rate, develop and optimize parameter sets for multiple target alloys, perform at least 100 mechanical tests, and supply a minimum of 200 pounds of powder per developmental alloy with full traceability certification. While the notice currently designates NORTH AMERICAN MANUFACTURING PROS LLC as the intended sole source awardee, the government reserves discretion to conduct full and open competition based on responses received. Oral communications are not acceptable, and additional guidance is available through NASA's Center Ombudsman program.