Compressor B Shaft Seal Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes for Compressor B Shaft Seal Replacement. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued under full and open competition. Quotes are due by March 30, 2026, 8:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
This opportunity aims to return Compressor B, located in the IRT's refrigeration plant, to normal operation by replacing a compromised shaft seal, thereby ensuring the full availability of IRT's operating envelope. The contractor will be responsible for the complete shaft seal replacement and ensuring the compressor is returned to service. NASA IRT staff will prepare the compressor by handling Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, transferring refrigerant, isolating the compressor, and maintaining general area cleanliness. The work is anticipated to take 1-2 days. NASA will provide the new shaft seal as Government-furnished property.
Key Requirements
- The solicitation includes a "Brand Name" requirement.
- Offerors must complete and submit specific provisions: FAR 52.204-24 (Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment) and FAR 52.204-26 (Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation). Failure to provide these will prevent an award.
- Quotes must include two points of contact, detailing name, phone number, and email address.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Product Service Code: J043 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Pumps And Compressors)
- Delivery: FOB Destination
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 30 days from submission.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 30, 2026, 8:00 PM Z.
- Questions: All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) by an unspecified deadline.
- Evaluation Criteria: The procurement may be evaluated based on either:
- Best value, considering price and other factors.
- Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Eligibility & Notes
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.
- Required representations and certifications cover various areas, including small business status (e.g., veteran-owned, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone) and prohibitions related to telecommunications equipment and inverted domestic corporations.
- The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and NFS clauses by reference and in full text.