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Assessment of Residual Stress in Ultrasonically Welded Single Lap Shear Coupons as a function of material crystallinity

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NASA intends a sole-source contract with RTX Corporation for residual stress assessment of ultrasonically welded test coupons, performed at Glenn Research Center. Other companies may submit capability statements by October 30, 2026 to be considered for competition. Quotes are not being accepted.

Agency: National Aeronautics And Space Administration · National Aeronautics And Space Administration
Notice type: Special Notice
Set-aside: No set-aside (open to all)
NAICS: 541715
Place of performance: Not listed
Posted: Oct 28, 2026
Response due: Oct 30, 2026
Solicitation number: 80NSSC27947110Q

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SPECIAL NOTICE: VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT. NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Assessment of Residual Stress in Ultrasonically Welded Single Lap Shear Coupons as a function of material crystallinity. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to RTX CORPORATION 411 Silver LN East Hartford, Connecticut 06118-1127 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that RTX CORPORATION is the sole provider of Assessment of Residual Stress in Ultrasonically Welded Single Lap Shear Coupons as a function of material crystallinity. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC). 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 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 10/30/2026. 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. NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA�s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements. NAS 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: Laura Quave Procurement Specialist II laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

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