Strongback Fabrication

NASA's Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes for the fabrication of Strongback components for the Armstrong Flight Research Center, which involves manufacturing multiple precision metal components including floor beams, vertical beams, cap channels, plates, diagonals, track plates, and gusset plates according to detailed engineering specifications. The procurement requires contractors to fabricate components from various materials including steel (ASTM A572/A992 grades) and aluminum 6061, with specific surface treatments, coating requirements in OSHA Safety Blue, and precise dimensional tolerances per engineering drawings. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with NASA quality standards (AS9001), provide three references from work performed in the past three years, and submit a manufacturing process plan and quality tolerance plan. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis considering lowest price, past performance, delivery timeline, and technical acceptability. Quotes are due by October 13, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. CT, and must reference tracking number 80NSSC25918799Q in the email subject line when submitting responses to the contracting officer.

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the Total Small Business designation, with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the procurement involves fabricating multiple component types with varying quantities as specified in the detailed drawing sets provided. The contractor must complete and deliver all Strongback components within 12 weeks after contract award, with progress updates required every three weeks via email to NASA. Performance will occur at the contractor's facility with delivery to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, requiring coordination of delivery logistics one week in advance. The components are intended for an upcoming ground test effort at the Edwards AFB location, with all materials and equipment to be contractor-furnished as no government property will be provided.