John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC) Liquid Nitrogen Air Separation Unit (LNASU)
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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), specifically the NASA Stennis Space Center, has awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Nikkiso Cosmodyne for a Liquid Nitrogen Air Separation Unit (LNASU). This award, valued for the delivery of a fully functional PINE 8 system, supports the production of high-purity liquid nitrogen at the John C. Stennis Space Center High Pressure Gas Facility.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the provision of a fully functional Nikkiso Cosmodyne PINE 8 Liquid Nitrogen Production Plant. This includes all necessary components, selected optional equipment, and services required for the system's integration, operability, and maintainability at the High Pressure Gas Facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Awardee: Nikkiso Cosmodyne
- Set-Aside: Sole-source (not competed)
- Award Date: June 16, 2026
- Effective Date: June 17, 2026
- Published: June 16, 2026
Additional Notes
This contract action was awarded on a sole-source basis following pre-solicitation notice 80SSC026R0003. The Government determined that Nikkiso Cosmodyne is the only responsible source capable of providing the required modular, skid-mounted cryogenic air separation unit (ASU), specifically the PINE 8 system, and associated equipment and services.