This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a Filament Extruder system for NASA Glenn Research Center. The required system must include a material hopper, filament cooling path, spool winder, and filament measurement device, capable of processing thermoplastic and abrasive regolith materials with a hardened screw. The SOW also incorporates two key Artificial Intelligence (AI) requirements: disclosure of AI use during contract performance and additional contractor requirements for acquiring covered AI systems or services as defined by OMB memo M-25-22. Vendors are instructed to provide specific details in their quotes, including Net 30 payment terms, FOB Destination, delivery to NASA Glenn Research Center, Cage Code & UEI number, ARO delivery time/Lead Time, shipping costs (if applicable), and any discounts. Credit card payments will not be accepted.
NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 80NSSC26919427Q to procure an extrusion system for developing regolith composites. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and requires an extruder system with a material hopper, filament cooling path, spool winder, and a hardened screw for thermoplastic and abrasive regolith materials. Quotes are due by December 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT to Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov and must remain valid for 30 days. Technical questions must be submitted in writing by December 5, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CT. The NAICS Code is 326199. Offerors must be registered on SAM.gov and complete specific provisions regarding telecommunications equipment. The RFQ includes various FAR and NFS clauses, such as those related to Buy American, Export Licenses, and Ombudsman contact information.