American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code Tube pressure vessels
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to FIBA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. for American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code Tube pressure vessels. These vessels are required for delivery to MSFC in Huntsville, AL. Interested organizations capable of fulfilling this requirement must submit their capabilities and qualifications by May 8, 2026, at 3 p.m. CST.
Scope of Work
NASA/MSFC requires ASME Code Tube pressure vessels, each with a maximum volume of approximately 60 cubic feet (water volume). The requirement is for a total of 12 tube vessels, configured in three sets of four-pack designs. These new vessels must precisely match those purchased in 2017 from FIBA Technologies, Inc., as the foundations were built based on their drawings. The vessels will be delivered to MSFC, where onsite personnel will handle unloading.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: FIBA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
- Authority: FAR subpart 13.5(a)(1)(ii) in accordance with 41 U.S.C.1901, utilizing FAR Part 12 for commercial item acquisition.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 3 p.m. CST
- Published: May 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.
Action for Industry
Organizations believing they can provide the required ASME Code Tube pressure vessels, which must match the 2017 FIBA-supplied units, are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications. Submissions must be sent electronically via email to Stephanie Darnell, Contracting Officer, at stephanie.darnell@nasa.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an intent to award a sole source contract. Any information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.