600kgs of IN625 RAM2 additive manufacturing powder
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (331110)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3b9aa1ad4b5243bf83524cec9b256c2e/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure 600 kilograms of IN625 RAM2 additive manufacturing powder, a specialized material essential for advanced manufacturing processes. The procurement requires the powder to meet specific composition and quality standards, including a primary element composition of Nickel, Iron, and Chromium, along with defined particle size distribution and shape characteristics. This additive manufacturing powder is critical for applications in aerospace and other high-tech industries, ensuring compliance with stringent quality requirements. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications in writing by April 25, 2025, at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time, with inquiries directed to Cara Craft at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov.

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    Cara Craft
    cara.s.craft@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0038203 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    The IN625-RAM2 Procurement Scope of Work outlines the specifications for the IN625-RAM2 -AM alloy powder (formulation II), which is to be used in additive manufacturing. The composition includes primary elements such as Nickel (≥50 - ≤75%), Iron (≥10 - ≤20%), and Chromium (≥10 - ≤25%), among others, as detailed in Table 1. The document also specifies the target particle size distribution, requiring powder to be +325 mesh with limitations on larger and smaller particles per industry standards. Additionally, the powder should exhibit a primarily spherical shape with smooth surfaces, free from significant satellite particles. Vendors are required to deliver 600 kilograms of the IN625 RAM2 -AM powder within 8 weeks of the procurement award. This document serves as a precise requirement set within federal RFPs for the production of specialized materials, ensuring compliance with defined quality standards for additive manufacturing applications.
    SATPC0038203 Tab 07 Capability Statement FBO Posting.pdf
    NASA's NSSC requires the procurement of 600kgs of IN625 RAM2 additive manufacturing powder and plans to issue a sole source contract to ELEMENTUM 3D, Inc., identified as the exclusive provider. The contract will be facilitated under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center as the performance site. The acquisition will follow procedures outlined in FAR Part 12 and Part 13, utilizing NAICS Code 331110. Interested organizations can submit their qualifications in writing by April 25, 2025, at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time. This submission will be evaluated for potential competitive procurement decisions, although the government retains discretion on pursuing competition. Oral communications regarding this matter are not acceptable. The document notes the applicability of the NASA Ombudsman clause for this acquisition, directing interested parties to the appropriate resource for additional information. The primary contact for inquiries is Cara Craft at NASA.
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