Enriched B4C Shielding Discs
ID: 80NSSC26920784QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED NONMETALLIC MATERIALS (9390)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/472b708fdc3b4111acc82e523e6913e2/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure Enriched B4C Shielding Discs, which are critical components for various aerospace applications. The procurement requires the supply of four hot-pressed boron-enriched boron carbide discs, with specific parameters including a 10-boron enrichment of greater than 96 at.%, a diameter of 3 inches (+/-0.050 in.), and a thickness between 0.008-0.015 inches, alongside a minimum density of 2.25 g/cc. The selected contractor, MILLENNITEK, LLC, will be responsible for delivering these specialized discs within six months of the award, and the procurement will adhere to FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 regulations. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Sara Jusino-Terry at sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov by 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 19, 2025, to be considered for this sole source contract.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sara Jusino-Terry
    sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0040070 TAB 04 4 SOW.pdf
    The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for supplying four hot-pressed boron-enriched boron carbide discs. These discs must have a 10-boron enrichment of greater than 96 at.%, a diameter of 3 inches (+/-0.050 in.), and a thickness between 0.008-0.015 inches. A minimum density of 2.25 g/cc is required, and the production process must use a starting powder with at least 96 at.% enriched 10B boron carbide. Key thermomechanical and electrical properties, such as Young's modulus, fracture strength, coefficient of thermal expansion, and resistivity, must be determined using relevant ASTM standards. Delivery is mandated within six months of the purchase award. Additionally, the contract will include clauses regarding the disclosure of AI use during contract performance and specific requirements for acquiring covered AI systems or services, as defined by OMB memo M-25-22.
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