Nickel Rods - Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case IS-B-ZPA

The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC‑APG) seeks a qualified small‑business vendor to supply 8,438 nickel‑titanium (Nitinol) rods (AN‑892) for Foreign Military Sales to Israel under Case IS‑B‑ZPA. The rods must meet strict material, mechanical, and environmental specifications (ASTM F2063, ASTM F2516, ASTM F2004, MIL‑STD‑810H) and be accompanied by ISO‑9001:2015 quality assurance, ISO/IEC‑17025 test reports, and a Certificate of Conformance. The contractor will pack the rods in specified polyethylene bags and cardboard boxes, arrange pickup within the continental United States, and coordinate freight forwarding (shipping costs borne by the Government). Quotes must be valid for 60 days, submitted via email to the Contract Specialist by 10:00 AM EDT on 8 September 2026, and must include the SAM Unique Entity Identifier. Evaluation will be Lowest‑Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) with technical compliance and past performance assessed. • Quantity: 8,438 nickel rods (AN‑892) – 0.118" diameter, 29.13" length, straight annealed. • Material standards: ASTM F2063 (Ni‑Ti composition 54.5‑57 % Ni), ASTM F2516 (≥ 60,000 psi plateau stress), ASTM F2004 (Austenite Finish ≤ ‑10 °C). • Environmental: MIL‑STD‑810H low‑temp flexibility and salt‑fog corrosion resistance. • Quality: ISO 9001:2015 system, ISO/IEC 17025 lab testing, Certificate of Conformance. • Packaging: 10 rods per polyethylene bag, 10 bags per outer bag, boxed per manufacturer specs. • Delivery: Contractor prepares shipment for pickup; Government pays freight; pickup location in continental U.S. required. • Small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 331491). • Submission: Email quote to Sara Allen by 08‑Sep‑2026, include SAM UEI, price validity 60 days.