NIGP 57037: Magnesium Alloy Ingots

NIGP 57037 Magnesium Alloy Ingots, an Item code, covers the procurement of cast magnesium alloy ingots used in aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications where lightweight material properties and thermal performance are critical. State and local governments rarely procure magnesium alloy ingots directly; this code primarily reflects niche purchasing by state-operated manufacturing facilities, research institutions, and specialized technical centers that support aerospace or defense-related production or testing. Issuing bodies are typically state departments with engineering or materials-testing missions, rather than cities, counties, or school districts.

No recent state and local contract opportunities appear in current procurement activity under this code. Buyers in this space tend to source ingots through established relationships with specialty metals suppliers or cooperative purchasing agreements rather than through frequent open solicitations.