Development Builds for Low Overhang Turbine Blades with Minimal Dross and Supports

Project ID: 80NSSC26935676Q FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Shared Services Center
Deadline	06/17/26
Posted	06/15/26
Estimated Value	$150,000 - $450,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC	K052 - Modification Of Equipment- Measuring Tools
Location	Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL 35812 USA

Description

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Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Development Builds for Low Overhang Turbine Blades with Minimal Dross and Supports. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to ELEMENTUM 3D, INC. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that ELEMENTUM 3D, INC. 2700 S Main ST Unit A Erie, Colorado 80516-8154 United States is the sole provider of Development Builds for Low Overhang Turbine Blades with Minimal Dross and Supports. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/17/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf . Primary Point of Contact:

Summary (Newest Update)

Background NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Development Builds for Low Overhang Turbine Blades with Minimal Dross and Supports. The contract is intended to be issued as a sole source to ELEMENTUM 3D, INC., which has been determined to be the sole provider for these specific manufacturing needs. This effort is crucial for the development of test hardware for the turbopump in the InRoDES rotating detonation rocket engine development and test program. Work Details The vendor shall perform precision laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing of turbine blades with minimal to no dross formation on low overhang surfaces, and minimal or no contact supports for an Inconel 718 turbine wheel and shaft component. Specific tasks include: 1. Provide seven build plates of Low Overhang DOE samples with Inconel 718, utilizing hatch parameter variation to minimize dross formation and improve surface finish. 2. Provide three build plates of Low Overhang DOE samples with solid supports and supportless structures on turbine blade surfaces. 3. Provide one build plate of turbine blade and shaft with optimized parameters for surface finish and minimal dross, including tensile bars and metallurgical witness bars. 4. Provide two build plates with two final parts each using optimal print parameters. 5. Meet with MSFC prior to builds to review layout and models. 6. Manufacture parts per NASA-MSFC drawing MC34120-003 using SLM Solutions 280 machine, ensuring no different machines are used for consistency. 7. Notify NASA of any manufacturing errors or issues when switching powders between builds. 8. Ensure no build interruptions occur for final parts, notify NASA of deviations or nonconformance, and provide a final Build report along with traceability documentation. Period of Performance July 2026 through November 2026. Place of Performance NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Huntsville, AL. Bidder Requirements The vendor must have experience in precision laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing, specifically with Inconel 718 alloy using SLM Solutions equipment. They must also be able to provide detailed documentation regarding manufacturing processes, including traceability logs and reports on any deviations or nonconformance.

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