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Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Procurement of Niobium Alloy Nb521 Powder. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to ATI SPECIALTY ALLOYS & COMPONENTS, LLC 116 15TH ST STE 301 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that ATI SPECIALTY ALLOYS & COMPONENTS, LLC is the sole provider of Procurement of Niobium Alloy Nb521 Powder. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC). The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial The NAICS Code for this procurement is 332999 . Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 5/26/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf . 1. Applicable FAR Clauses The following clauses are incorporated by reference and/or full text: FAR 52.225-1 FAR 52.225-2 Note: If the total value of this procurement meets or exceeds the Trade Agreements Act threshold, FAR 52.225-5 (Trade Agreements) shall apply in lieu of FAR 52.225-1. 2. Country of Origin and Manufacturing Requirements This procurement is subject to the Buy American Act. The required Niobium Alloy Nb521 Powder shall be manufactured in the United States or a qualifying country, unless an exception is approved by the Contracting Officer. Offerors shall clearly identify the following for all quoted items: Country of melt and alloying Country of atomization/manufacture of the powder Country of final processing and packaging Products manufactured, processed, or substantially transformed in non-compliant countries , including but not limited to China, are not acceptable unless expressly authorized by the Contracting Officer. Failure to provide complete country of origin information will result in the quote being deemed non-responsive . 3. Supply Chain Transparency Requirement Offerors shall disclose: All sources of raw materials used in the HEA powder All subcontractors or suppliers involved in production The Government reserves the right to request supporting documentation (e.g., manufacturer certifications) to validate country of origin and compliance with applicable regulati…

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