ATI SPECIALTY ALLOYS & COMPONENTS, LLC 116 15TH ST STE
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
NASA's Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to award a sole source contract to ATI SPECIALTY ALLOYS & COMPONENTS, LLC for the Procurement of Niobium Alloy Nb521 Powder. This material is crucial for NASA Glenn Research Center's (GRC) high-temperature material characterization and advanced manufacturing campaigns for reusable aerospace applications. While a sole source is intended, interested organizations are invited to submit capabilities and qualifications to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 44.00 lbs of Niobium alloy Nb521 (Nb-5W-2Mo-1Zr) powder, with a particle size range of +15 µm to -63 µm. The powder must match the chemistry of previously procured Nb521 sheet stock and be produced using specialized material production via pilot-scale or R&D powder production processes. Deliverables include the specified quantity of powder and a chemistry analysis certification/report. The estimated lead time is 30 weeks after receipt of order and a valid end-use statement.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source (intended), Commercial Items (FAR Part 12)
- NAICS Code: 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing)
- Place of Performance: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC)
- Restrictions:
- Buy American Act: Required powder must be manufactured in the U.S. or a qualifying country, unless an exception is approved. Offerors must identify country of melt, atomization/manufacture, and final processing/packaging. Products from non-compliant countries (e.g., China) are generally not acceptable.
- Supply Chain Transparency: Offerors must disclose all raw material sources and subcontractors/suppliers.
- Wolf Amendment: Prohibits contracting with entities owned, directed, or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. Offerors must certify compliance and identify country of origin for all materials/components/manufacturing, with no use of Chinese-origin materials/manufacturing unless expressly approved.
Submission Requirements
Organizations interested in demonstrating their capability to fulfill this requirement must submit a complete quote in writing. This quote should include:
- A technical description confirming compliance with SOW requirements (chemistry, morphology, particle size, and quantity).
- Detailed country of origin information.
- Identification of the manufacturer (OEM) and any resellers.
- Certification of compliance with the Buy American Act and Wolf Amendment requirements.
- A firm-fixed price and delivery schedule. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Evaluation & Eligibility
Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Quotes will be deemed non-responsive and ineligible for further evaluation 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, or fail to provide required certifications/supporting information.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
- Primary Point of Contact: Sara Jusino-Terry, sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov