DetaClad Explosion Clad Metal made up of Ti6AL4v, Tantalum and Inconel X750
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to DMC GLOBAL INC. for DetaClad Explosion Clad Metal made up of Ti6AL4v, Tantalum, and Inconel X750. This material is required for performance at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). While a sole source is intended, other interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications by June 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the fabrication and shipment of one item of DETAClad Explosion Clad Material, measuring 17" x 14", with a target minimum sound bond of 11" x 11". The specific metal combination includes Titanium B265 Gr 5 (.375"), Tantalum B708 (.030" Nom) as an interlayer, and X-750 (.395") as the base metal. The clad product must adhere to B898 & DMC100 specifications, undergo Clad UT (B898: UT: Class B), and be capable of passing a helium leak test at a rate of 1 X 10(-8) scc/sec. Delivery of the final product is expected within 11-12 weeks.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Contract (intended)
- Intended Contractor: DMC GLOBAL INC.
- Procuring Center: NASA/NSSC
- Performance Location: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), with processing at Noble Clad, Broomfield, CO, and Mount Braddock, Pennsylvania.
- NAICS Code: 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing)
- Acquisition Method: Commercial items or services using FAR Part 12.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested organizations may submit written capabilities and qualifications to the identified point of contact. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The government retains discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive acquisition. Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
Point of Contact
Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist II laura.a.quave@nasa.gov