High-Purity Iridium Wire Manufacturing and Supply

This contract involves the manufacture and supply of a single unit of high-purity Iridium wire that meets stringent requirements regarding diameter, length, surface finish, and purity. The wire is intended for use in NASA's SuperHERO mandrel coating operations, highlighting the critical nature of the specifications to ensure performance and reliability in a specialized aerospace application. The contract is a total small business set-aside under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 19.5), indicating that only qualified small businesses are eligible to compete for and fulfill this subcontract opportunity. Issued by the NASA Shared Services Center under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, with a response deadline of May 19, 2026. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 331492, which pertains to copper rolling, drawing, extruding, and alloying, signaling a focus on specialty metal products. While specific details about the place of performance and point of contact are not provided, interested parties can access further information through the provided government workspace link. This contract represents a specialized procurement critical to NASA's advanced manufacturing processes.