Compressor B Shaft Seal Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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
The National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA) is soliciting quotes for the replacement of a compromised shaft seal on Compressor B at its IRT refrigeration plant. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to restore the compressor to normal operation and ensure full cooling capacity. Quotes are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing the labor to replace the shaft seal on Compressor B. NASA's IRT staff will handle preparatory tasks, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), refrigerant transfer, isolation of the compressor, and general area cleanliness. The work is expected to take 1-2 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: J043 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Pumps And Compressors)
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
- Published: March 16, 2026
- Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but references "firm fixed price" with TBD total price.
Deliverables
- Contractor to provide labor for shaft seal replacement, returning the compressor to service.
- Government-Furnished Property: IRT will provide the new shaft seal.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.
- All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) by a specified deadline; telephone questions will not be accepted.
- Evaluation will be based on "best value" (price and other factors) or "lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA)", depending on the option selected.
- Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: McKenzie Hanson (mckenzie.m.hanson@nasa.gov)