Metallic Metals Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center (LaRC) issued this combined synopsis and solicitation to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for various metallic materials. The government intends to utilize these agreements over a five-year period to streamline the acquisition of metals required for critical research projects. As specific needs arise, individual calls will be issued and fulfilled via Government Credit Card referencing the BPA. This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 for commercial items and simplified acquisition procedures.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside under NAICS code 423510, Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers. The primary products fall under PSC 9535, Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Foil; Nonferrous Base Metal. Two attachments were provided with the notice on February 11, 2020: a PDF containing the BPA and Attachment 1, and a PDF outlining instructions to offerors.

Solicitation 80LARC20Q0002 serves as the formal Request for Quotation (RFQ). Interested parties must submit written questions by February 21, 2020, and the final response deadline for quotes is February 28, 2020. Sharon V. Hare is the designated point of contact for this requirement. Information regarding the place of performance and specific metal specifications is contained within the solicitation documents.