Powder Bed Fusion Development of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Alloys

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract for Powder Bed Fusion Development of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Alloys. This effort will be performed at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC). The procurement is for Commercial Items/Services under FAR Part 12.

• Development of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Alloys using Powder Bed Fusion.

• Interested organizations must submit capabilities and qualifications.

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 561990.

• The government intends to acquire commercial items or services.

• Capabilities and qualifications must be submitted in writing to the identified point of contact.

• Deadline for submission: May 15, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.

• Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be competed.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• This is currently intended as a sole source contract to NORTH AMERICAN MANUFACTURING PROS LLC, identified as the sole provider.

• Responses are used to determine if a competitive procurement will be conducted.

• NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.

• Subject to Federal acquisition regulations, including FAR 52.225-1 (Buy American—Supplies) and FAR 52.225-2 (Buy American Certificate). FAR 52.225-5 (Trade Agreements) may apply.

• Interested sources must identify Country of Origin / Supply Chain Information, including melt and alloying, atomization/manufacture, final processing/packaging, manufacturer/OEM, and any resellers/subcontractors.

• Subject to NASA China Restrictions / Wolf Amendment; sources must disclose any ownership, control, sourcing, manufacturing, or supply chain involvement with entities connected to the People's Republic of China.

• Capability Statement Information requested includes technical capability, manufacturing/process information, delivery capability, country of origin information, and applicable certifications.

• Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist II, laura.a.quave@nasa.gov.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To perform advanced process development and parameter optimization for laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) of specialty oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) and burn-resistant nickel-based alloys for NASA's Glenn Research Center (GRC).

• Develop and optimize L-PBF parameters for specific NASA-developed alloys (ORCAlloy-14, GRX-810, Alloy N ODS, Alloy Z ODS, and other experimental ODS alloys).

• Conduct preliminary print trials and component builds in partnership with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

• Perform formal component build development, powder reuse studies, parameter refinement, geometry evaluation, and mechanical validation.

• Provide access to a dedicated EOS M280 L-PBF system for developmental use.

• Achieve a minimum of 99.9% relative density for builds, validated through microstructural analysis and mechanical testing.

• Document and report any anomalies, build errors, or powder changes in real time.

• Manage powder removal, build plate cleaning, and build log tracking.

• Archive and submit build records, including process parameters, environment controls, and powder certifications.

• Supply a minimum of 250 kg of GRX-810 powder and 80 lbs of Alloy Z powder.

• Provide full certifications for powder traceability.

• Period of Development: Three (3) months from Authority to Proceed (ATP).

• Place of Performance: Primarily at the vendor's facility, with collaboration with NASA GRC and MSFC.

• Shipping Destination: Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH.

• Machine availability: Minimum 432 hours/month with 60% minimum print utilization rate over the 3-month development period.

• Parameters: Implement and validate proprietary parameter sets developed in collaboration with NASA.

• Powder: Must conform to NASA-provided compositions and particle size distributions. All excess powder to be returned to NASA.

• NASA will provide all part models and sample geometries.

• Components and development samples/parts built under Task 1.

• Powder certifications from Task 2.