Thin Wall Directed Energy Deposition JBK-75 and NASA HR-1 Nozzle and Representative

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is procuring the fabrication of thin-wall nozzles and qualification samples using Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposition (LP-DED). This requirement involves producing components from JBK-75 and NASA HR-1 alloys. NASA intends to award a sole-source contract to RPM Innovations Inc. but is accepting capability statements to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Work will be performed at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Technical requirements include 21 specific tasks, such as maintaining a machine build volume of at least 90 inches in height and 80 inches in diameter. The project includes a 75-day print window within a nine-month total performance period. Capability statements are due by June 12, 2026. This requirement supports NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in fabricating thin-wall nozzles and qualification samples. NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) requires a manufacturing technology demonstration for thin-wall Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposition (LP-DED). This involves producing subscale nozzles and qualification samples using JBK-75 and NASA HR-1 alloys to validate manufacturing specifications.