Material for Hardware Fabrication
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), through its Shared Services Center, is soliciting quotes for Material for Hardware Fabrication (RFQ 80NSSC26930727Q). This procurement is for 6061-T651 aluminum material to be used for fabricating parts at the NASA Glenn Research Center. This opportunity is a Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 21, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT.
Scope of Work
NASA requires 27 sheets of 3/8" Thick x 4'x8' 6061-T651 material. The material must be Domestic/DFARS Compliant and is a "Brand Name or Equal To" requirement. Deliverables include the material itself, along with Mill Test Reports and Certificates of Conformance for all materials and any Special Processes. Documentation must be delivered concurrently with the material.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced (TBD)
- Period of Performance: Material delivery is expected within 2-5 days after order receipt.
- Delivery Location: NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Rd, Building 50 Room 130, Cleveland, OH 44135.
- Quote Due Date: April 21, 2026, by 12 p.m. CT.
- Questions Due Date: April 17, 2026, by 12 p.m. CT (via email only).
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.
- Submission Method: Email to SARA.A.JUSINO-TERRY@NASA.GOV. Submitted quotes must include two points of contact (name, phone, email).
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from further consideration.
Eligibility
- This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.
Additional Notes
Delivery is FOB Destination. Non-conforming material will be evaluated for return or acceptance "as-is" at the vendor's expense for return shipping and handling. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and NFS clauses by reference, covering aspects like System for Award Management, Duty-Free Entry, Place of Manufacture, and Export Licenses.