Very High Cycle Fatigue and Supplementary High Cycle Fatigue Testing of Additive Alloys
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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.
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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 award a sole source contract to the University of Toledo for Very High Cycle Fatigue and Supplementary High Cycle Fatigue Testing of Additive Alloys. This Special Notice is issued for market research purposes to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities by February 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST).
Scope of Work
The objective is to validate material properties for design through mechanical testing of additively manufactured alloys by an independent laboratory. Key tasks include:
- Receiving, inspecting, and tracking provided samples.
- Machining and performing mechanical testing (ultrasonic fatigue (USF) and high cycle fatigue (HCF)) according to a NASA-determined matrix and ASTM E466 standards.
- Conducting USF testing at room and elevated temperatures (up to 1000°C) on 270 specimens.
- Conducting HCF testing at room temperature on 84 specimens.
- Performing post-test fractographic characterization and analysis.
- Providing updates on testing progress and specimen characterization.
- Experience with testing NASA oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) alloys and preparing samples for unique surface texture requirements is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Sole Source Intent)
- Intended Awardee: University of Toledo
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- NAICS Code: 611310 (Quality Control Services: Miscellaneous)
- Period of Performance: Thirty-six (36) months from contract award.
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m. CST
- Published: February 5, 2026
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. The Government retains sole discretion in this determination.
Additional Notes
Performance will be located at the vendor's site for testing, with deliverables shipped to NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL. The procuring center is NASA/NSSC. FAR 52.213-4 and NASA Clause 1852.215-84 (Ombudsman) are applicable. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
Primary Point of Contact: Monica D Wilson, Procurement Assistant, monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov