TAB 10 Request for Quotations Open Market Template

National Aeronautics
and Space Administration
NASA Shared Services Center
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000
11/4/2026
SUBJECT: Request for Quotation (RFQ) 80NSSC27948089Q, Low Stress Grinding and Machining of Specimens
This solicitation includes the following sections:
1. Statement of Work/Bid Schedule – Section 1
2. Instructions to Offerors – Section 2
3. Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications – Section 3 4. Clauses/Terms and Conditions – Section 4
5. Quote Evaluation Criteria – Section 5
Requirement Description:
NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) has a requirement for low-stress grinding, machining, and polishing of Government-furnished sheet specimens in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and applicable technical drawings.
This requirement is being solicited on a competitive basis. The Government is not specifying a particular manufacturer, brand name, or proprietary machining process. Offerors shall provide quotations demonstrating their technical capability to perform the required services in accordance with the SOW.
Technical Submission Requirements:
To be considered technically acceptable, offerors shall submit a detailed description of their proposed manufacturing process, including, at a minimum:
1. The proposed rough machining method, such as water jet, CNC milling, wire EDM, or another technically appropriate method.
2. A description of the equipment and fixturing approach used to accomplish low-stress grinding of both flat surfaces and specimen edges.
3. The proposed method of longitudinal polishing to achieve the required surface finish and dimensional tolerances.
4. Confirmation of the offeror's ability to meet the applicable technical drawings, dimensional tolerances, and delivery requirements.
A general statement that the offeror can comply with the SOW, without the required technical explanation, will not be sufficient to establish technical acceptability. Basis for Award:

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The Government intends to award to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation, provided the price is determined fair and reasonable. Quotations will be evaluated for compliance with the SOW and technical submission requirements. Failure to provide sufficient information demonstrating the proposed approach meets the Government's minimum technical requirements may result in the quotation being determined technically unacceptable.