Nitronic 50 stainless steel forgings

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is seeking sources for Nitronic 50 stainless steel forgings to support the High Field Test Facility Dipole (TFD) project. These forgings are required for the fabrication of two endplates that apply end loading on a 15T superconducting magnet. Each endplate must be produced from a single forging according to engineering drawings DF-1000-8853 and DF-1000-5103. The material must meet ASTM A182 standards with minimum dimensions of 845 x 525 x 263 mm. Manufacturing requirements include compliance with ASME Y14.5M-2009 for dimensioning and tolerancing and ASME Y14.36M for surface texture. LBNL has specified a desired delivery lead time of 10 weeks to Berkeley, California. This market research also addresses Buy American Act requirements, which include a 65% domestic content threshold for future procurement. Capability statements must be submitted using the provided response template by June 17, 2026. LBNL is conducting market research for Nitronic 50 stainless steel forgings required for the High Field Test Facility Dipole (TFD) project. The technical baseline is established by engineering drawings DF-1000-8853 and DF-1000-5103, which specify dimensions, tolerances, and material properties for two magnet endplates. The forgings must support a 15T superconducting magnet assembly and meet strict ASME and ASTM standards. Supply of two Nitronic 50 stainless steel forgings meeting ASTM A182 specifications.