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Niobium Alloy Nb521 Sheet Materials for NASA Material Property Test Campaign

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80NSSC26925446QFederal

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

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NAICS: 331410

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Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) and Commercially Pure Titanium Raw Material

Solicitation # 80NSSC27949305Q

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement, cutting, and delivery of titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) and commercially pure (CP) titanium raw materials, including bar, plate, sheet, and tube stock. These materials are intended to support propulsion hardware fabrication at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama. A critical requirement is that all materials must be of domestic United States production, covering the initial melt, remelts, and all mill processing. The contract specifies strict manufacturing constraints, prohibiting torch or plasma cutting to avoid heat-affected zones, and requires comprehensive documentation, including Certified Material Test Reports (CMTR) and Certificates of Conformance (CoC) to ensure heat and lot traceability. Award will be granted to the responsible offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) bid. To be deemed technically acceptable, contractors must provide evidence of an active quality management system such as ISO 9001 or AS9100, identify the producing mills, and confirm the ability to deliver all items within six weeks of award. Deliveries are FOB Destination, with payment terms set at NET 30. The period of performance runs from December 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. Contractors must also comply with U.S. export control laws, including ITAR and EAR, and maintain SAM registration to be eligible for the award.

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Solicitation # 80NSSC27949192Q

The NASA Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes for the procurement of Niobium-1% Zirconium (Nb-1Zr) round bars for the Marshall Space Flight Center. The material must be supplied in the annealed condition in accordance with ASTM B392 Type 4 (UNS R04261). A critical requirement of this procurement is strict domestic production, mandating that the material be melted and produced within the United States. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement to the responsible offeror providing the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) offer. Successful contractors must maintain a documented quality management system, such as ISO 9001 or AS9100, and provide comprehensive documentation for each heat or lot, including a Certified Material Test Report per EN 10204 3.1 and a Certificate of Conformance. All materials must be delivered FOB Destination to Huntsville, Alabama, within 12 weeks of contract award. Packaging must follow commercial best practices, requiring individual wrapping of bars and the use of non-contaminating marking methods, as stamping is strictly prohibited. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit their quotes by November 18, 2026.

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DLA Maritime - Puget Sound

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8 months ago

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General Info

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

NAICS

331410 - Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining

Place of Performance

Cleveland, OH, 44135, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

2 pages · sow

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 23

special-notice

Response DeadlineFeb 26

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Submission Closed

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

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

Office AddressSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

Contacts

Lindsey McLellan

Full Description

NASA GRC has a requirement for Niobium Alloy Nb521 Sheet Materials for NASA Material Property Test Campaign. See the attached SOW and capability statement for further details.