NASA Agency-wide Acquisition of Nitrogen and Oxygen (NANO) 4 – 2025 Opt-In
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) John F. Kennedy Space Center is announcing an opt-in opportunity for the NASA Agency-wide Acquisition of Nitrogen and Oxygen (NANO) 4 program. This allows new entrants and existing NANO 4 contractors to join the IDIQ CLIN Pool to supply liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen to various NASA centers. The original NANO 4 IDIQ ordering period is valid through June 30, 2029. Proposals are due January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks contractors to supply liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen to support current and future aerospace flight, simulation, research, development, and testing operations. Services will be required at numerous NASA centers and facilities across the United States, including Ames Research Center, Glenn Research Center, Goddard Space Flight Center, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Johnson Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, Langley Research Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, Stennis Space Center, and White Sands Test Facility, among others.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) CLIN Pool Opt-in
- Original RFP Issued: March 4, 2024
- Ordering Period: Through June 30, 2029
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Questions Due: January 9, 2026
- Intent to Propose Due: January 23, 2026
- Proposals Due: January 30, 2026
- Published: December 17, 2025
Submission Requirements
Both current NANO 4 contractors and new entrants must submit an Attachment 2.1 Capability Form for each IDIQ subCLIN(s) location they intend to support. This form requires detailed information on offeror, production facility, and distribution capabilities, including maximum storage, daily/monthly production capacities, and tanker trailer details. New entrants must also comply with Section 5 of the original RFP and all contract terms and conditions.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability based on the Capability Form and the weekly maximums specified in Section 2.1.1 Schedule of Supplies Table for Liquid Nitrogen and Liquid Oxygen – Requirements. Upon determination of technical acceptability, a contract (for new entrants) or modification (for existing contractors) will be executed to add the contractor to the IDIQ CLIN Pool for the specific NASA location(s).
Contact Information
All questions and offers should be submitted via email to Kristal Kerr (kristal.kerr@nasa.gov) and Justin Ko (justin.j.ko@nasa.gov). An ombudsman has been appointed in accordance with NFS 1852.215-84.