Nitronic 50 stainless steel forgings

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify capable sources for the procurement of Nitronic 50 Stainless Steel forgings to support the High Field Test Facility Dipole project. The project requires two large forgings, each measuring a minimum of 845 x 525 x 263 mm, to be used as endplates for a 15T superconducting magnet. The material must comply with the UNS S20910 / ASTM XM-19 specification and meet minimum property requirements as defined by ASTM A182. Respondents are expected to demonstrate technical capability, including inspection and testing procedures, and provide details on the documentation package they would supply, such as material certifications, non-destructive test reports, and dimensional inspection records. The response must address whether the forgings would be manufactured in the United States and qualify as domestic products under the Buy American Act, with mandatory disclosure of the manufacturing facility’s location and compliance with the 65% domestic content threshold. Any foreign-sourced products must meet specific cost thresholds compared to domestic alternatives to be considered for exceptions. The solicitation number is BZ-2026-02, under NAICS code 332111 for Iron and Steel Forging, and is classified as a sources-sought notice with no set aside applied. Responses are due by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on June 17, 2026, and must be submitted exclusively via email to Brian Zatkow at bzatkow@lbl.gov using the prescribed LBNL RFI response template. All information provided must be non-proprietary, as submissions are subject to public disclosure without notification or redaction rights. Pricing, budgetary estimates, and formal proposals are explicitly prohibited and will be discarded without review. The desired lead time from order receipt is 10 weeks or less, with staggered delivery of the two forgings being an acceptable alternative. The forgings must be delivered to Berkeley, California, under the governance of the University of California’s prime contract with the Department of Energy. This RFI is strictly for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, nor will it result in an immediate contract award.