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Niobium Alloy Chemistry Analysis and Material Certification

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Submission Closed02/26/2026, 05:00:00 PM EST

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This subcontract, issued by the NASA Shared Services Center, focuses on the chemical composition analysis and material certification of Nb521 alloy. The primary objective is to verify the precise alloy content of Nb-5W-2Mo-1Zr to ensure strict consistency and quality control for NASA's material characterization program. The project is categorized under NAICS code 541380 and will be performed in Cleveland, Ohio. Interested parties should note the tight timeline, with the opportunity posted on February 23, 2026, and a response deadline of February 26, 2026.

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Cleveland, OH, 44135, USA

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NONE

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This scope was carved out of 80NSSC26925446Q.

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Niobium Alloy Nb521 Sheet Materials for NASA Material Property Test Campaign

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PostedFeb 23

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Response DeadlineFeb 26

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02/26/2026, 05:00:00 PM EST

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

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Chemical composition analysis and certification of Nb521 alloy to verify precise alloy content (Nb-5W-2Mo-1Zr) and ensure consistency for NASA's material characterization program.

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