40 Kelvin Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Development and Alternate Forms Production
ID: 80GRC025DA004Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTERCLEVELAND, OH, 44135, USA

NAICS

Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing (332618)

PSC

SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH (AR11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2295bd171a6e43f19cc2bc011dd245f6/view
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    NASA's Glenn Research Center is seeking to procure the development and production of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) technologies, specifically for compliant tire applications intended for extreme environments such as those found on the Moon and Mars. The project aims to fabricate SMA wire and alternate forms, with a focus on performance at temperatures as low as 40 Kelvin, and includes responsibilities for material processing, fabrication, testing, and comprehensive documentation to meet NASA's stringent specifications. This initiative is critical for advancing aerospace applications and ensuring the reliability of materials for upcoming Artemis missions over a five-year period. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications to Kevin Carroll via email by 5:00 PM EST on December 15, 2024, to be considered for this sole source contract, which will be awarded under FAR 6.302-1.

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    Kevin Carroll
    (216) 433-6560
    kevin.m.carroll@nasa.gov
    Linda M Nabors
    linda.m.nabors@nasa.gov
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    SOW New Contract - FINAL.pdf
    The document outlines a Statement of Work (SOW) for the development of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) technologies for NASA’s rover programs, specifically aimed at creating compliant tire technologies for extreme environments such as those on the Moon and Mars. The project focuses on the fabrication of SMA wire and other alternate forms, with a strong emphasis on performance at very low temperatures (down to 40 Kelvin). The contractor will be responsible for managing various tasks including material processing, fabrication, testing, and documentation of produced materials. The project is structured into several main elements: implementing quality management systems, producing and testing SMA wire and alternate forms, and complying with strict quality assurance plans and environmental regulations. Detailed documentation is required at each stage to ensure compatibility with NASA specifications, ensuring both reliability and traceability of materials through a systematic approach to heat and lot control. Overall, the scope encompasses a five-year period to reach readiness for Artemis missions, highlighting collaboration between NASA and the contractor for technology advancements in aerospace applications.
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