NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking a contractor to machine tensile samples from supplied Niobium Alloy blanks and rod stock, specifically C103 material. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, making it suitable for small businesses with relevant machining capabilities. Interested vendors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating that they can submit bids in response to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Statement of Work (SOW) provided.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
STATEMENT OF WORK
Sample Machining
Specifications and Requirements
NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) is interested in setting up a machining contract to machine
tensile samples from supplied blanks and rod stock from Niobium Alloys.
Machine samples to below drawings
1) 2.5in Threaded Vacuum Creep/Tension Sample:
a. Material: C103 (Niobium Alloy)
b. Quantity: 65 pieces
c. Blank Size: 0.320” OD x 3.5” Length
2.5inRoundCreep.p
df
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2) 3.5in Threaded Round Low Cycle Fatigue Specimen:
a. Material: C103 (Niobium Alloy)
b. Quantity: 30 pieces
c. Blank Size: 0.590” OD x 3.5” Length
3.5in_Threaded.pdf
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3) 3.5in Round Low Cycle Fatigue Specimen:
a. Material: C103 (Niobium Alloy)
b. Quantity: 30 pieces
c. Blank Size: 0.590” OD x 3.5” Length
3.5in_NoThreads.pd
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4) Additional Requirements:
a. Maintain Sample ID number located on the specimen
b. Must demonstrate ability of machining additive manufactured (AM) C103 niobium
alloy tension samples by previous NASA or government contract. If not NASA, must
supply contact information of agreement.
NASA POC:
Justin Milner
NASA Glenn Research Center
21000 Brookpark Rd MS 49-7
Cleveland, OH 44135
Email:
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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