Production of LaB6 Powder

The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, with North American Hoganas High Alloys LLC. under other than full and open competition by the authority of FAR subpart 13.1 using the authority in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a Single Source - Not Exceeding Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

NIST is supplying enriched 11B4C t for the production of SRM 660d - lanthanum hexaboride material (LaB6) powder.

North American Hoganas High Alloys LLC. 101 Bridge St, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15902-2904 is the sole source producer of the SRM 660d lanthanum hexaboride material (LaB6) powder.  The production process is considered proprietary and third-party vendors are not authorized to produce or distribute the end product.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 331492.

No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. The Government will consider responses received by 4:00 p.m. (EST) on August 5, 2022. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to Harry.Brubaker@NIST.gov. No telephone requests will be honored.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.