HIP Optimization Study for GRX-810

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) 80NSSC26938863Q, issued by the NASA Shared Services Center, seeks quotes for a "HIP Optimization Study for GRX-810." This is a brand-name-or-equal requirement set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541715. To be considered for award, offerors must submit PDF quotes to Monica Wilson at monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov by August 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CT. Technical and contractual questions must be submitted in writing by July 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CT. Quotations must remain valid for at least 30 days and include the vendor’s CAGE/UEI code, delivery lead time, FOB destination terms, and two points of contact. Offerors must also be active in the System for Award Management (SAM). The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror who submits the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. Proposals that do not fully demonstrate the ability to meet all specified requirements will be deemed technically unacceptable and excluded from award consideration. Additionally, the selected contractor must comply with standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) provisions, including export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and duty-free entry procedures if importing foreign supplies exceeding $20,000.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) research study for NASA. The selected vendor will process 30 NASA-provided creep specimen blanks across 30 total HIP cycles, which must be completed within 12 weeks of the purchase order award. To qualify, the vendor must possess all necessary in-house equipment and sensors to generate detailed research reports, and demonstrate flexibility regarding HIP parameters and scheduling. The HIP cycles will utilize Argon 4.5 as the pressure medium, with maximum operating parameters capped at a temperature of 2000 °C, a pressure of 200 MPa, and a combined hold and cooling time of 8 hours. Additionally, the vendor is required to submit comprehensive documentation to NASA for every HIP cycle performed.