E3D IN625 RAM2 Powder for HLS Risk Reduction Testing

NASA's Shared Services Center has issued a pre-solicitation notice for E3D IN625 RAM2 Powder required for Human Landing System (HLS) Risk Reduction Testing at Marshall Space Flight Center. The procurement involves acquiring 600 kilograms of specialized IN625-RAM2-AM alloy powder that must meet precise specifications including specific composition percentages for elements like Nickel (50-75%), Iron (10-20%), and Chromium (10-25%), with strict particle size distribution requirements within the +325 mesh/1250 mesh range. NASA intends to issue a sole source contract to Elementum 3D, Inc., located in Erie, Colorado, under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) authority, determining that this company is the sole provider of this specialized powder. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to evaluate whether the procurement should be conducted competitively, with responses due no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on July 24, 2025. The government will evaluate submissions solely to determine whether to proceed with sole source procurement or conduct full and open competition.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 541990 for professional, scientific, and technical services. Elementum 3D, Inc. has been identified as the intended sole source contractor for this specialized powder requirement, with the company's facility located at 400 Young Court, Unit 1, Erie, Colorado. The procurement requires delivery of 600 kilograms of the IN625 RAM2-AM powder within 8 weeks of contract award, with the powder meeting stringent specifications including primarily spherical particles free of significant satellite particles and smooth surfaces. The government intends to acquire these materials as commercial items using FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures. Performance will occur at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and the procurement falls under the Laboratory Equipment and Supplies product service code category.