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NASA Glenn Research Center Sole Source Procurement of Niobium Alloy Nb521 Powder

NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking to procure 44 lbs of Niobium Alloy Nb521 powder (nominal Nb-5W-2Mo-1Zr) for high-temperature material characterization and aerospace manufacturing research. - Sole source procurement from ATI Specialty Alloys & Components, LLC, identified as the only provider of this specific alloy powder - Powder must match existing Nb521 sheet chemistry and have a particle size range of +15 to -63 microns - Contractor must provide a chemistry analysis certification/report - Procurement supports R&D and pilot-scale production processes - Product must be manufactured in the United States or a qualifying country, in compliance with the Buy American Act and Wolf Amendment - Offerors must provide detailed country of origin information for all manufacturing steps - Must disclose all sources of raw materials and suppliers - Must certify compliance with all applicable regulations - Place of performance and delivery is NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH - Contract period of performance is estimated at 30 weeks after receipt and acceptance of order (ARO) and a valid end-use statement - NAICS code is 332999; procurement is for commercial items under FAR Part 12

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Procurement of Niobium Alloy Nb521 Powder. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to ATI SPECIALTY ALLOYS & COMPONENTS, LLC   116 15TH ST STE 301  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 United States  under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   ATI SPECIALTY ALLOYS & COMPONENTS, LLC is the sole provider of Procurement of Niobium Alloy Nb521 Powder.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 332999 .

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 5/26/2026. 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 .

1. Applicable FAR Clauses

The following clauses are incorporated by reference and/or full text:

FAR 52.225-1 FAR 52.225-2

Note: If the total value of this procurement meets or exceeds the Trade Agreements Act threshold, FAR 52.225-5 (Trade Agreements) shall apply in lieu of FAR 52.225-1.

 2. Country of Origin and Manufacturing Requirements

This procurement is subject to the Buy American Act. The required Niobium Alloy Nb521 Powder shall be manufactured in the United States or a qualifying country, unless an exception is approved by the Contracting Officer.

Offerors shall clearly identify the following for all quoted items:

Country of melt and alloying Country of atomization/manufacture of the powder Country of final processing and packaging

Products manufactured, processed, or substantially transformed in non-compliant countries, including but not limited to China, are not acceptable unless expressly authorized by the Contracting Officer.

Failure to provide complete country of origin information will result in the quote being deemed non-responsive.

 3. Supply Chain Transparency Requirement

Offerors shall disclose:

All sources of raw materials used in the HEA powder All subcontractors or suppliers involved in production

The Government reserves the right to request supporting documentation (e.g., manufacturer certifications) to validate country of origin and compliance with applicable regulations.

 4. Restriction on Procurement from Certain Foreign Entities (Wolf Amendment Compliance)

This procurement is subject to Federal appropriations restrictions applicable to NASA, commonly referred to as the “Wolf Amendment.”

NASA is prohibited from contracting with, or procuring goods or services from, any entity that is owned, directed, or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, unless specifically authorized by law.

By submission of a quote, the offeror certifies that:

The offeror is not owned or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China; The offeror is not affiliated with any entity owned or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China; and The products offered are not manufactured, sourced, or supplied by entities owned or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

The offeror shall identify the country of origin for all materials, components, and manufacturing processes. Any use of materials or manufacturing originating from the People’s Republic of China is prohibited unless expressly approved by the Contracting Officer.

Failure to comply may result in the quote being deemed non-responsive or ineligible for award.

 5. Instructions to Offerors

Offerors shall submit a complete quote that includes:

Technical description confirming compliance with SOW requirements (chemistry, morphology, particle size, and quantity) Country of origin details as outlined above Identification of manufacturer (OEM) and any resellers Certification of compliance with Buy American Act and Wolf Amendment requirements Firm-fixed price and delivery schedule

Quotes that do not include the required information may be removed from consideration.

 6. Eligibility for Award

Quotes will be considered non-responsive and will not be evaluated further if they:

Fail to identify country of origin Propose products from non-compliant countries Do not meet Buy American Act requirements Do not comply with Wolf Amendment restrictions Fail to provide required certifications or supporting information

END OF RFQ INFO.

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