Strongback Fabrication

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) is seeking a contractor to fabricate and deliver Strongback components for an upcoming ground test effort. The scope of work involves fabricating test hardware components per NASA-provided design drawings within 12 weeks of contract award to meet project schedules. Contractors must submit a manufacturing process plan and a quality plan for dimensional tolerances. Proposals will be evaluated based on best value, considering lowest price, past performance (three references within three years), the 12-week delivery timeframe, and technical acceptability. The contractor must provide status updates every three weeks via email and document any drawing modifications. NASA will provide specific Strongback component drawings, including various beams, channels, plates, and diagonals, but no government-furnished property.

NASA Shared Services Center issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 80NSSC25918799Q for Strongback Fabrication. This solicitation is a best value requirement, set aside for small businesses, with quotes due by October 13, 2025, at 7 a.m. CT to Shanna Patterson at Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov. Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov and include CAGE/UEI Code, FOB Destination, lead time, POC name and email, and confirmation of compliance with Q Docs (specifically Q1-C) in their bid. The procurement uses NAICS Code 332999 and will not accept credit card payments. Questions must be submitted in writing by October 10, 2025, at 7 a.m. CT. The RFQ incorporates various FAR and NFS clauses, including those related to Buy American, Trade Agreements, and representations regarding telecommunications equipment and services. Offerors must complete specific representations and certifications, particularly regarding ownership, control, and compliance with federal regulations.

This document outlines the specifications for 'STRONGBACK FLOOR BEAMS' for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center. It details the design, materials, finish, and identification marking requirements for various strongback floor beam components (-101, -102, -103, -104). Key specifications include material (Steel ASTM A992/A992M or ASTM A572-50 C-CHANNEL C15X33.9), primer/top coat finish (MIL-PRF-23377 epoxy primer and MIL-PRF-85285 polyurethane in OSHA Safety Blue), and human-readable identification marking per MIL-STD-130. The document also provides detailed dimensional tolerances, notes on surface roughness, and specific instructions for omitting holes on certain parts. It includes an EAR99/NLR notice, indicating that the information is technical in content but not restricted by ITAR or EAR for export control, though general embargo prohibitions apply. The file is a technical drawing and specification document, crucial for manufacturing and procurement within a federal government project.

The document is a technical drawing for a 'STRONGBACK CAP CHANNEL' for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Armstrong Flight Research Center. It specifies the material as Aluminum 6061-T6 C-Channel with specific dimensions and tolerances. The part requires a primer/topcoat finish per MIL-DTL-18264, including chemical conversion and two coats of OSHA Safety Blue polyurethane, with masking of holes during the process. Human-readable identification marking, '1JYR2-FLL-HPROJ-0005-101' and the latest revision, must be applied. The drawing also details surface roughness requirements and notes on dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME standards. Approved for initial release in 2025, the document includes review and approval dates and personnel. It is designated as EAR99/NLR, indicating no license is required for export, but subject to embargo provisions.

This document outlines the specifications for the "STRONGBACK CAP PLATE" for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center. It details two main components: the "-101 STRONGBACK BACK CAP PLATE DETAIL" and the "-103 STRONGBACK FRONT CAP PLATE DETAIL." Key specifications include material (Aluminum 6061-T651 plate), primer/top coat finish (MIL-DTL-18264 with specific chemical conversion and polyurethane coatings in OSHA Safety Blue), and human-readable identification marking requirements. The document also specifies tolerances, surface roughness, and general notes regarding burrs and drawing interpretation. It is designated as EAR99/NLR, indicating it is not export-controlled technical data but subject to embargo regulations.

This document outlines the detailed design and specifications for 'STRONGBACK VERTICAL BEAMS' for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center. The project, identified as FLL-HPROJ-0007, involves the fabrication and assembly of various C-channel columns (A, B, C, D, E) and flange stiffeners using ASTM A992/A992M or ASTM A572-50 material. Key specifications include precise dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2018, specific primer and topcoat finishes per MIL-DTL-18264, and human-readable identification markings per MIL-STD-130. Welding must adhere to AWS D1.1/D1.1M using SMAW with E7018 rod, followed by visual, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant NDT. The document also provides detailed drawings and isometric views for various beam configurations, emphasizing flatness qualification and surface roughness requirements. The information is controlled by NASA and designated as EAR99/NLR.

This government file, FLL-HPROJ-0011, from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center, details the design and specifications for "Strongback Plates." The document, revised on September 23, 2025, outlines precise engineering drawings, dimensions, and material requirements for various strongback plate components, labeled A through L. Key specifications include the use of ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 or ASTM A992/A992M steel, a specific primer and topcoat finish (MIL-PRF-23377 epoxy primer and MIL-PRF-85285 polyurethane, OSHA Safety Blue), and human-readable identification marking per MIL-STD-130. The document also provides detailed dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2018 and Y14.100 standards, emphasizing burr and sharp edge removal. The file is designated EAR99/NLR, indicating no license is required for export, but cautions against export contrary to embargo provisions. It is controlled and reviewed for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) by A.C. Holguin from AFRC, NASA.

This document is a technical drawing for a "FLOOR PLATE DOUBLER" (DWG. NO. FLL-HPROJ-0012) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Armstrong Flight Research Center. It details the design, material specifications, and finishing requirements for the part, which is designated as "1JYR2-FLL-HPROJ-0012-101." Key specifications include the use of ASTM A36 steel, a surface roughness of 125 microinches max for machined surfaces, and a multi-coat finish consisting of MIL-PRF-23377 epoxy primer and MIL-PRF-85285 polyurethane in OSHA Safety Blue. The drawing also outlines marking requirements, dimensional tolerances, and general notes regarding burrs, sharp edges, and interpretation of the drawing per ASME Y14.100 and Y14.5-2018. The document includes an EAR99/NLR notice, indicating it is technical in content but not restricted by ITAR or EAR, though subject to embargo provisions.

The document details the specifications for a Pedestal Adapter Plate, identified as 1JYR2-FLL-HPROJ-0013, for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center. Key specifications include material requirements (steel ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 or ASTM A992/A992M), surface roughness (125 microinches max), and a specific primer/top coat finish per MIL-DTL-18264, including epoxy primer and polyurethane. The document also mandates human-readable identification marking per MIL-STD-130, with specific text and character height. All dimensions are in inches, with specified tolerances, and the drawing interpretation is per ASME Y14.100 and Y14.5-2018. The document is designated as EAR99/NLR, indicating it is not export-controlled technical data but is subject to embargo regulations.

This document, FLL-HPROJ-0015, issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center, details the specifications for a "STRONGBACK FLOOR TRACK PLATE 1." It includes engineering drawings, revision history, and detailed manufacturing notes. Key specifications involve material (Steel ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 or ASTM A992/A992M), surface roughness (125 microinches max), and a multi-coat primer/top coat finish per MIL-DTL-18264, including MIL-PRF-23377 epoxy primer and MIL-PRF-85285 polyurethane in OSHA Safety Blue. The document also mandates human-readable identification marking per MIL-STD-130 and specifies dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2018. The file is designated as EAR99/NLR, indicating "No License Required" for export, but subject to embargo restrictions. The document, dated September 10, 2025, with earlier design and approval dates, is crucial for the fabrication of this component.

This government file, originating from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center, details the specifications for a "STRONGBACK GUSSET PLATE." The document outlines precise engineering requirements, including material specifications (Steel ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 or ASTM A992/A992M), surface roughness, and a multi-coat primer and topcoat finish (MIL-PRF-23377 epoxy primer and MIL-PRF-85285 polyurethane in OSHA Safety Blue). It also specifies human-readable identification marking per MIL-STD-130, including the part number "1JYR2-FLL-HPROJ-0016-101" and the latest revision. Dimensions are in inches with specified tolerances, and the drawing interpretation is per ASME Y14.100 and Y14.5-2018. The document includes revision history, approvals, and an EAR99/NLR notice, indicating it is technical in content but not restricted by ITAR or EAR for export, although general embargo prohibitions apply. This file provides comprehensive technical details for the manufacturing and finishing of a critical component for a NASA project.

This document details the specifications for a "Strongback Floor Track Plate 2" for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center. It outlines the material requirements, specifying steel ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 or ASTM A992/A992M. The surface roughness for machined surfaces must not exceed 125 microinches. The finishing process includes a primer per MIL-PRF-23377 and two coats of polyurethane per MIL-PRF-85285, in OSHA Safety Blue (Color 15092). Holes must be masked before priming and painting. Human-readable identification marking, "1JYR2-FLL-HPROJ-0017-101" and the latest revision, must be applied with permanent ink. The document also includes detailed dimensions, tolerances, and notes on interpretation of drawings per ASME Y14.100 and Y14.5-2018. The revision history indicates approval for initial release on September 10, 2025. This technical drawing is classified as EAR99/NLR, indicating No License Required for export, with a reminder of embargo restrictions.

This document, FLL-HPROJ-0018, details the "FLOOR BEAM DIAGONAL" component for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Armstrong Flight Research Center. It outlines engineering specifications, materials, and manufacturing requirements for a structural component used in the FLL-HPROJ-0003 assembly. Key details include the use of ASTM A36 steel for end plates and ASTM A500B steel for the diagonal, specific dimensions in inches with defined tolerances, and surface roughness requirements. Welding must adhere to AWS D1.1/D1.1M standards, and a primer/top coat finish per MIL-DTL-18264 (OSHA Safety Blue) is specified. The document also includes human-readable identification marking instructions and states that the information is EAR99/NLR, meaning "No License Required" for export, but subject to embargo provisions. Approvals from various engineers and checkers date back to March 2025, with the initial release approved in September 2025.

This document, FLL-HPROJ-0019, details the design and specifications for a "STRONGBACK LONG DIAGONAL" component, likely for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center. The file includes engineering drawings, a parts list, and manufacturing notes. Key specifications cover material requirements (ASTM A36 steel for end plates, ASTM A500B steel for diagonals), surface roughness, welding procedures (AWS D1.1/D1.1M with E7018 rod), and a primer/top coat finish (MIL-PRF-23377 epoxy primer and MIL-PRF-85285 polyurethane in OSHA Safety Blue). The document also outlines human-readable identification marking per MIL-STD-130 and specifies dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2018. It is designated as EAR99/NLR, indicating it is technical in content but not subject to ITAR or EAR technology export controls, with general prohibition on embargoed countries. The document was approved for initial release on September 23, 2025.

This document outlines the specifications for a Strongback Cap Web Plate for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Armstrong Flight Research Center. It details material requirements, specifying ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 or ASTM A992/A992M steel, and surface roughness. Finishing instructions include a primer and two coats of OSHA Safety Blue polyurethane, with masking for holes/slots. The document also specifies human-readable identification marking per MIL-STD-130, including the part number and latest revision. All dimensions are in inches, with specified tolerances, and the drawing interpretation follows ASME Y14.5-2018 and ASME Y14.100. The document also includes an EAR99/NLR notice, indicating that the information is technical in content but not restricted by ITAR or EAR regulations, though export prohibitions apply. The file, identified as FLL-HPROJ-0027, was drawn and designed by A.C. Holguin and approved by multiple engineers on September 17, 2025.

The document is a detailed engineering drawing for a “STRONGBACK FLOOR TRACK PLATE 3,” produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center. It specifies material requirements (Steel ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 or ASTM A992/A992M), surface roughness (125 microinches max), and finish (primer per MIL-PRF-23377 and polyurethane topcoat per MIL-PRF-85285, OSHA Safety Blue). The drawing includes detailed dimensions, tolerances per ASME Y14.5-2018, and instructions for human-readable identification marking. It also contains an EAR99/NLR notice, indicating that the information is technical but not restricted under ITAR or EAR, thus requiring no license for export unless subject to embargoes. The document was approved for initial release on September 16, 2025.