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SATPC0041168 TAB 04 4 SOW.pdf | May 20, 2026 |
ATI SPECIALTY ALLOYS & COMPONENTS, LLC 116 15TH ST STE
Contact and place of performance
Sara Jusino-Terry
Not specified
Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Procurement of Niobium Alloy Nb521 Powder. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to ATI SPECIALTY ALLOYS & COMPONENTS, LLC 116 15TH ST STE 301 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that ATI SPECIALTY ALLOYS & COMPONENTS, LLC is the sole provider o...
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NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
1. Applicable FAR Clauses
The following clauses are incorporated by reference and/or full text:
Note: If the total value of this procurement meets or exceeds the Trade Agreements Act threshold, FAR 52.225-5 (Trade Agreements) shall apply in lieu of FAR 52.225-1.
2. Country of Origin and Manufacturing Requirements
This procurement is subject to the Buy American Act. The required Niobium Alloy Nb521 Powder shall be manufactured in the United States or a qualifying country, unless an exception is approved by the Contracting Officer.
Offerors shall clearly identify the following for all quoted items:
Products manufactured, processed, or substantially transformed in non-compliant countries, including but not limited to China, are not acceptable unless expressly authorized by the Contracting Officer.
Failure to provide complete country of origin information will result in the quote being deemed non-responsive.
3. Supply Chain Transparency Requirement
Offerors shall disclose:
The Government reserves the right to request supporting documentation (e.g., manufacturer certifications) to validate country of origin and compliance with applicable regulations.
4. Restriction on Procurement from Certain Foreign Entities (Wolf Amendment Compliance)
This procurement is subject to Federal appropriations restrictions applicable to NASA, commonly referred to as the “Wolf Amendment.”
NASA is prohibited from contracting with, or procuring goods or services from, any entity that is owned, directed, or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, unless specifically authorized by law.
By submission of a quote, the offeror certifies that:
The offeror shall identify the country of origin for all materials, components, and manufacturing processes. Any use of materials or manufacturing originating from the People’s Republic of China is prohibited unless expressly approved by the Contracting Officer.
Failure to comply may result in the quote being deemed non-responsive or ineligible for award.
5. Instructions to Offerors
Offerors shall submit a complete quote that includes:
Quotes that do not include the required information may be removed from consideration.
6. Eligibility for Award
Quotes will be considered non-responsive and will not be evaluated further if they:
END OF RFQ INFO.
Primary Point of Contact:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued special notice 80NSSC26933379Q regarding a requirement for the procurement of Niobium Alloy Nb521 Powder. NASA intends to issue a sole source contract to ATI Specialty Alloys & Components, LLC, as it has been determined they are the only provider for this specific material. The government intends to acquire these commercial items under FAR Part 12, with performance occurring at the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). This procurement is classified under NAICS 332999: All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing and PSC 9545: Plate, Sheet, Strip, Foil, and Wire: Precious Metal.
The procurement is subject to the Buy American Act and the Wolf Amendment, which prohibits contracting with entities owned or controlled by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. Requirements include strict supply chain transparency, requiring the disclosure of raw material sources and the identification of countries for melt, alloying, atomization, and final processing. Products manufactured or substantially transformed in non-compliant countries are not acceptable. Offerors must provide a technical description confirming compliance with chemistry, morphology, and particle size requirements as outlined in the Statement of Work, which was posted as a single PDF attachment on May 20, 2026.
Organizations interested in this effort must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the point of contact, Sara Jusino-Terry, no later than May 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. NASA will evaluate these submissions to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. Submissions must include a firm-fixed price, delivery schedule, and certifications regarding the Buy American Act and Wolf Amendment compliance. Oral communications regarding this notice are not acceptable.
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