Spherical HEA Alloy Powder

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center is seeking to procure 20 kg of Spherical High-Entropy Alloy (HEA) powder for additive manufacturing projects. The specialized powder must meet precise chemical composition requirements including 59.5% Niobium, 24.3% Titanium, 2.4% Aluminum, 3.8% Chromium, 5.9% Vanadium, 2.6% Tungsten, 0.7% Molybdenum, and 0.8% Hafnium by weight, with a particle size distribution of 15-53 microns and spherical morphology. The powder is intended for additively manufactured printing feasibility studies and the production of demonstration components for NASA projects. NASA will evaluate quotes using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, with technically unacceptable quotes being removed from consideration. The solicitation was posted on July 18, 2025, with quotes due by July 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CT, and all correspondence must reference Notice ID 80NSSC25908646Q.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 332117 (Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing), requiring offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The contract includes strict delivery requirements with a lead time of 7-8 weeks and shipping charges must be included in the quoted price. Payment terms are Net 30 with FOB Destination, and the place of performance is within the United States. The solicitation represents a brand name or equal requirement, with Eric Brizes from NASA Glenn Research Center serving as the primary point of contact for technical matters. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the documentation, the procurement involves a specialized aerospace-grade powder material with precise tolerances critical to NASA's additive manufacturing objectives.