Iridium Wire for SuperHERO Coatings

This solicitation, identified as RFQ 80NSSC26932753Q, is a brand-name requirement for the procurement of high-purity Iridium wire specifically for use in SuperHERO Coatings, issued by the NASA Shared Services Center under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses and follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, meaning awards will be made to the lowest-priced offeror whose submission meets all minimum technical specifications without consideration for superior performance beyond those thresholds. The material must be a single piece of Iridium wire measuring 0.08 inches (2 mm) in diameter and 33 inches (840 mm) in length, with a purity of at least 99.9%, surface roughness under 1 micron Ra, and absolutely free of marks, pits, or scratches. No alternative or “or equal” products are permitted, and compliance with export controls under ITAR and EAR is mandatory, including obtaining necessary licenses before any foreign person accesses controlled data. Delivery must be FOB Destination, with performance required within 60 days of contract award, and the work itself is to be performed at the contractor’s facility. All submissions must be in PDF format, include the CAGE/UEI code, leadtime, point of contact name and email, and must reference the RFQ number in the email subject line. Offers must be submitted to Monica Wilson at monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov no later than May 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Central Time, and vendors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration. Packaging must clearly identify all items as United States Government property with the contracting agency’s name, and shipping documents must include a duty-free entry notice. Key clauses require compliance with personal identity verification for personnel, continuous SAM maintenance, sustainable product preferences, and prohibitions against discrimination based on diversity, equity, and inclusion factors. No payment office, invoicing method, COR/COTR, or contract value details are provided in the solicitation.