Niobium Alloy Sheets

The NASA Shared Services Center is seeking the procurement of Niobium Alloy Sheets for the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a sole source requirement under FAR 12.102(a), with the government intending to award the contract to ATI Specialty Alloys & Components, LLC, as they are determined to be the sole provider of the proprietary alloys required. The procurement covers Nb C103 (ASTM B654) and Nb 521 alloys with a thickness of 0.066 inches plus or minus 0.005 inches. The total quantity required is 8 square feet, which must originate from the same heat or lot and be rolled and processed within the United States. The contractor is required to provide heat and lot identification along with internal reports detailing chemistry and mechanical properties. The estimated lead time for delivery is six months. This acquisition is governed by FAR Part 12 for commercial items and includes the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman. Interested vendors were requested to submit capability statements by October 16, 2026, referencing the specific Notice ID. Primary procurement contact for this action is Shanna L. Patterson.