Cryocooler Purchase
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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/NSSC) intends to issue a sole source contract for Cryocooler Purchase. This procurement is planned for SUNPOWER, INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), as they are deemed the sole provider. Performance will be at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). While the intent is sole source, interested organizations may submit capabilities for consideration. Responses are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of Cryocoolers. Specific technical requirements are not detailed in this synopsis, which serves as an intent to sole source. The government intends to acquire commercial items or services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Synopsis)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) - The agency intends to issue a sole source contract to SUNPOWER, INC under FAR 12.102(a).
- NAICS Code: 541715
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: May 12, 2026
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The government retains sole discretion not to compete this effort. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
- Primary Point of Contact: McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov
- Ombudsman: NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Contact information is available at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf.