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Specialized Material Supply – NICUAL GR-500 Alloy

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Submission Closed08/10/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract calls for the supply of NICUAL GR-500 alloy complying with the QQ-N-286 Rev G specification, requiring complete chemical and mechanical traceability with full mill certification for every batch delivered. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, with performance obligated at Groton, Connecticut, where all materials must be delivered and verified. The solicitation was posted on August 2, 2026, with_responses due by August 10, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 331492, indicating specialized metal product manufacturing. The material must meet exacting standards for composition and mechanical properties, with documentation ensuring accountability throughout the production and delivery chain, and all shipments are subject to rigorous compliance checks prior to acceptance.