Custom Turbine and Shaft Manufacturing
Overview
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Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract for Custom Turbine and Shaft Manufacturing. This requirement is for the precision manufacturing of Inconel 718 turbine wheel and shaft components for the InRoDES in-house rotating detonation rocket engine development program at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). NASA/NSSC plans to award the contract to INTELLIGENT TOOL CORP under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as they are deemed the sole provider. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by April 13, 2026, for consideration of a competitive basis.
Scope of Work
The effort involves the precision manufacturing of Inconel 718 turbine wheel and shaft components. Key tasks include:
- Procuring stock Inconel 718 AMS ISO 9001:2015 material with heat treatment per AMS 5664.
- Manufacturing parts according to NASA-MSFC drawing MC34020-001.
- Notifying NASA of any errors, issues, deviations, or nonconformances during manufacturing.
- Producing traceability of manufacturing process steps.
- Delivering Quantity 1 turbomachinery hardware (turbine and shaft) and other complex turbomachinery hardware as per NASA-provided drawings.
- Conducting detailed CMM inspection with CMMC Level 2 Certification and calibration of equipment per ISO:17025.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)), acquiring commercial items/services under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8).
- NAICS Code: 332710.
- PSC: K099 (Modification Of Equipment: Miscellaneous).
- Period of Performance: April 2026 through September 2026.
- Place of Performance: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL.
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published: April 7, 2026.
Deliverables
Expected deliverables include:
- Manufactured parts.
- Report on deviations/non-conformance.
- Inspection report.
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The primary point of contact is McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, at McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov.