INRODES Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE)
ID: 80NSSC25897850QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

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COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

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https://sam.gov/opp/88416039ad9a443784b93ec4fd026ff6/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure the INRODES Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) through a sole-source contract with Additive Manufacturing Enterprises (AME). This procurement focuses on the production of critical components, including combustion chambers and injectors, which must meet stringent specifications to ensure defect-free manufacturing and compliance with aerospace regulations. The project is vital for advancing NASA's capabilities in propulsion systems and additive manufacturing technologies, with an estimated cost of $248,900 and a delivery timeline set for June 1, 2025. Interested parties may submit their qualifications by March 28, 2025, to Tessa Martinez at tessa.m.martinez@nasa.gov, as the government retains discretion regarding competitive procurement based on submissions.

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    Tessa Martinez
    tessa.m.martinez@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037839 Tab 04 4 SOW..pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the procurement requirements for the INRODES project, which mandates a partnership with Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) for the production of additively manufactured components for NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The focus is on rotating detonation rocket engine hardware, specifically combustion chambers and injectors, designed to be free from defects and powder blockages during manufacturing. AME will produce these components following strict specifications and will also handle required post-processing, including de-powdering and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP). The SOW details tasks to be performed by AME, such as ensuring a minimum material density, maintaining cleanliness of passages, and reporting any build anomalies. It also emphasizes that all parts must accumulate compliance with regulations for aerospace manufacturing. AME's ITAR registration is mandatory for handling sensitive data. The document emphasizes the unique capabilities of AME, justifying a sole-source procurement approach, and defines the necessary shipping logistics for delivering the finished hardware to MSFC. This procurement is essential for furthering NASA’s capabilities in advanced propulsion systems and additive manufacturing technologies.
    SATPC0037839 Tab 06 RDSS ..pdf
    The document presents a recommendation by NASA’s Shared Services Center to seek negotiation solely with Additive Manufacturing Enterprises (AME) for the INRODES Phase 1 RDRE Hardware acquisition. The estimated cost for this project is $248,900, with a delivery timeline set for June 1, 2025. The justification for this sole-source procurement arises from AME's unique ability to meet stringent specifications crucial for the project, including the production of components without defects, precise surface roughness, and minimal shrinkage tolerances. AME has proprietary techniques to eliminate powder blockage in complex geometries, a significant risk factor in additive manufacturing. Other vendors lack the proven capabilities and data that AME possesses, potentially leading to extreme cost overruns of $2.5-$4 million and significant delays, risking project failure. The recommendation underscores AME’s competitive pricing and the essential nature of their specialized expertise, highlighting the impracticality of sourcing a comparable vendor for the desired outcomes. The proposal articulates both the technical requirements and the financial implications of not selecting AME for this critical NASA project.
    SATPC0037839 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf
    NASA/NSSC plans to contract ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING, INC. for the INRODES Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) under a sole source acquisition, justified by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This contract will occur at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, with a focus on acquiring commercial items and services in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. The relevant NAICS Code is 336412. Interested parties may submit their qualifications by 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on March 28, 2025, with the government retaining the discretion not to pursue a competitive procurement based on such submissions. Oral communications are not accepted for this notice, and the Center Ombudsman is available for guidance via a provided link. Tessa Martinez is the primary contact for this effort.
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