NASA Alloy GRX-810 Powder

NASA's Shared Services Center is seeking to procure approximately 750 pounds of NASA Alloy GRX-810 Powder for additive manufacturing processes at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The solicitation, numbered 80NSSC25891855Q, is specifically for coated powder to be used in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) and Directed Energy Deposition (DED) applications under the Transformational Tools and Technologies project. Vendors must be pre-approved and included on NASA's Intellectual Property List for GRX-810 powder to be eligible to submit quotes. The procurement will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with quotes due by January 20, 2025, and technical questions accepted until January 17, 2025. Potential suppliers must be registered in SAM.gov and submit their CAGE/UEI code, lead time for delivery, and point of contact information with their quotes.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). The powder must meet stringent specifications, including precise chemical composition requirements with specific percentage ranges for elements like Aluminum, Chromium, Cobalt, Niobium, Rhenium, Titanium, and Tungsten. Vendors must provide 500 pounds of L-PBF powder (15-45um diameter) and 250 pounds of DED powder (45-105um diameter), with a required lead time of 6-12 weeks for delivery. The powder must pass Hall Flow Funnel testing with a 2.5mm orifice and be accompanied by material certifications documenting actual chemistry, particle size distribution, and flow test results. Delivery will be FOB destination to NASA Glenn Research Center, with the contract structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement, though the specific award value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents.