Nitronic 50 stainless steel forgings

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking potential suppliers capable of providing Nitronic 50 Stainless Steel forgings to support the High Field Test Facility Dipole (TFD) project. The primary focus is on procuring two large endplates, which are critical components used to apply end loading on a 15T superconducting magnet. Each endplate must be manufactured from a single, large forging of Nitronic 50 Stainless Steel, underscoring the need for suppliers with the capability to produce high-quality, sizable steel forgings. This effort is categorized as a sources-sought market research to identify qualified vendors. The solicitation, numbered BZ-2026-02, was posted on June 5, 2026, with responses due by June 17, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 332111, relating to metal forging. The work will be performed at the Berkeley, California location of the National Laboratory, managed under the Department of Energy. Interested parties are encouraged to review the detailed RFI documents and referenced drawings DF-1000-8853 and DF-1000-5103 to understand the specifications for the endplates. The main point of contact for this solicitation is Brian Zatkow.