Thin Wall Directed Energy Deposition JBK-75 and NASA HR-1 Nozzle and Representative

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is seeking capabilities and qualifications to perform a large‑scale thin‑wall Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposition (LP‑DED) demonstration using JBK‑75 and NASA HR‑1 Fe‑Ni alloys. Under FAR Part 12 (NAICS 332117) the effort will be a sole‑source award to RPM Innovations Inc, but the Government will evaluate written responses received no later than 1:00 p.m. CST on 12 June 2026 to determine whether competition is warranted. The nine‑month performance period, commencing upon award, requires the vendor to fabricate subscale thin‑wall nozzle demonstrators, witness coupons, and qualification samples in the as‑built condition, provide all engineering support (tool‑path generation, inspections, troubleshooting, reporting), operate and maintain a dedicated 557‑laser DED machine, supply an inert‑gas chamber, argon, consumables, and up to 1,000 lb of JBK‑75 powder, and deliver all parts to MSFC’s Central Receiving (Bldg 4631, Huntsville, AL). Deliverables include the witness coupons, a build report with inspection data, and final laser‑scan inspection reports of the 7K nozzles. Unique requirements include continuous‑build machine capacity (machine time billed even when idle), a minimum build volume of 60 in. diameter × 72 in. height, 1 mm wall thickness capability, and exclusive use of the dedicated machine unless NASA authorizes other work.

Notice ID

05743929550f4d218ea4e4b92a354e9d

Solicitation Number

80NSSC26935421Q

NAICS Code

332117

Classification Code

K099