Automated Universal Test System

PresolicitationNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in HUNTSVILLE, AL
  • Industry: Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
  • Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID
80MSFC26Q0008
Opportunity Type
Presolicitation
Sub-Agency
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Office
NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
Posted Date
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Response Deadline
Friday, September 4, 2026
PSC Code
6695
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812
Status
Active

Description

NASA/ MSFC has a requirement for an Automated Universal Test System intended for automated mechanical testing of rigid plastic specimens within a shielded research facility that support tensile, flexural, and compression testing in accordance with standard test methods, with minimal operator interaction and optional future integration into remote-handling environments. The required system shall provide a minimum 100 kN test capability and automated tensile, compression, and flexural testing on a common platform. Required functions include automated specimen handling, specimen dimensional measurement, strain measurement/extensometry, data acquisition, specimen identification and traceability, and unattended batch testing. Due to constrained laboratory floor space, the system must provide th

Why This Opportunity Matters

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is actively seeking qualified contractors for other measuring and controlling device manufacturing with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in HUNTSVILLE, AL. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.