Five (5) 230 liter pressurized Liquid Nitrogen Dewars
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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), through its Shared Services Center, has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of five (5) 230-liter pressurized Liquid Nitrogen Dewars. This acquisition aims to modernize and replace aging cryogenic storage capabilities, enhancing safety by eliminating risks associated with degraded pressure vessels. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by June 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement and delivery of five (5) new, 230 L pressurized liquid cylinders (dewars) specifically designed for liquid nitrogen storage and handling. These dewars must meet or exceed current industry safety standards for handling LN2 from a pressurized system and be capable of safely filling from an empty state and dispensing LN2 into both pressurized and unpressurized containers. The solicitation specifies a "Brand Name or Equal To" requirement.
Key Specifications include:
- General & Structural: Premium, transportable design; high-quality stainless steel construction; thick, dent-resistant outer shell; robust inner-vessel support; base design with durable, load-bearing casters; large-diameter handling ring with at least four structural supports; all fixtures, seals, and connections rated for nitrogen gas and liquid nitrogen.
- Valves, Instrumentation, and Safety: Must include a Pressure Builder (PB) Valve/Regulator, Liquid Valve & Port, Gas Use Valve, Pressure Gauge, Liquid Level Gauge, Vent Valve, Pressure Relief Valve (PRV), Rupture Disk, and a specially insulated, vacuum-jacketed Transfer Hose.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Implied Firm-Fixed-Price (based on clause 1852.216-78)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332420
- Product Service Code: 6695 (Combination And Miscellaneous Instruments)
- Delivery: FOB Destination
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.
- Submission Method: Via email to Kacey Hickman (kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov).
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.
- Required Information: Submitted quotes must include two points of contact (name, phone number, email address).
- Questions Due: All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing via email to Kacey Hickman by June 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR and NFS clauses by reference.