Environmentally Assisted Cracking EAC susceptibility and threshold performance of compromised Aluminum 2219 alloy analysis

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Environmentally Assisted Cracking EAC susceptibility and threshold performance of compromised Aluminum 2219 alloy analysis. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia 1001 Emmett ST N Charlottesville Virginia 22903- 4833 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia is the sole provider of Environmentally Assisted Cracking EAC susceptibility and threshold performance of compromised Aluminum 2219 alloy analysis NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Johnson Space Center (JSC). The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611310 Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 03/06/2026 Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Mar 2016) is hereby incorporated by reference. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . Primary Point of Contact: Kacey Hickman Procurement Specialist Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov