JBK-75 additive manufacturing powder

NASA's National Supply and Support Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of JBK-75 additive manufacturing powder, specifically targeting small businesses. The notice is related to a potential sole source contract with Pratt & Whitney - HMI Metal Powders for a specialized metal powder used in advanced manufacturing processes. The procurement will be managed by NASA and will be performed at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, utilizing NAICS Code 331492 for secondary smelting and alloying of nonferrous metals. The Special Notice was posted on May 14, 2025, with a response deadline of May 16, 2025, and is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 13 procedures.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to acquire a specialized JBK-75 additive manufacturing powder with precise technical specifications, including specific composition limits, particle size distributions, and quality criteria. Potential contractors are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on the due date, with the understanding that these submissions will be evaluated for potential competitive procurement. The notice is open to small businesses, and the intended procurement involves supplying 2,460 pounds of JBK-75-AM1 powder that meets stringent process and quality requirements. The powder must be produced through specific melting and atomization processes, have particular particle size characteristics, and be packaged in air-tight, inert gas-filled containers of no more than 20 kg. Vendors must be prepared to deliver the powder within three weeks of contract award and provide comprehensive Certificates of Conformance detailing lot number, production date, and facility location.