# Correlation of Process-Induced Defects and Detectability Models for Laser-Wire AM

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- Solicitation number: 80NSSC26937339Q
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Carnegie-Mellon University
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Contracting office: NASA Shared Services Center (80NSSC)
- NAICS: 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Product or service code: B599 Other Special Studies and Analysis
- First posted: July 9, 2026
- Last posted: July 9, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e1726ca9fd804e95953fb9259fbb6f8b/view

## Description

**Synopsis:** NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Correlation of Process-Induced Defects and Detectability Models for Laser-Wire AM. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY: 5000 Forbes AVE | Pittsburgh, PA 15213 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY is the sole provider of Correlation of Process-Induced Defects and Detectability Models for Laser-Wire AM. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort.

Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The Government intends to acquire Non-Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 13 for Non-Commercial 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 7/13/2026.

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. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

**Primary Point of Contact:** Cody Guidry Procurement Specialist II Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Carnegie-Mellon University (UEI U3NKNFLNQ613)
- Contract: 80NSSC26P1030, purchase order
- Obligated: $115,125.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 80NSSC26937339Q equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 80NSSC (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_80NSSC26P1030_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 9, 2026: Solicitation, due July 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice e1726ca9fd804e95953fb9259fbb6f8b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e1726ca9fd804e95953fb9259fbb6f8b/view

## Points of contact

- Cody Guidry, cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov

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