Turbomachinery Manufacturing GRX-810, Orcalloy21, K Monel and Inconel 718

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for Turbomachinery Manufacturing involving specialized materials including GRX-810, Orcalloy21, K Monel, and Inconel 718. The notice indicates NASA's intent to issue a sole source contract to North American Manufacturing Pros LLC for manufacturing specific turbomachinery components. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 13, focusing on commercial items and services. NASA Marshall Space Flight Center will be the performance location for this effort, with the procurement classified under NAICS code 561990 for All Other Support Services. The government has determined that North American Manufacturing Pros LLC is the sole provider for these specialized manufacturing requirements.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to develop test hardware for an in-house rotating detonation rocket engine (InRoDES) program through laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) printing of ten turbomachinery components. Interested organizations can submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by June 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, with the understanding that responses will be evaluated solely to determine potential competitive procurement. The government retains full discretion in deciding whether to proceed with competitive or sole source procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable, and contractors must adhere to NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman. The performance period runs from May 28, 2025, through August 31, 2025, with all deliverables to be shipped to Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Contractors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of the manufacturing process, including powder tracking and build records.