Rental Mobile Boiler System
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) Glenn Research Center (GRC) is conducting market research to identify potential sources for a rental mobile boiler system and associated equipment. This is a Sources Sought Notice for planning purposes only, not a request for proposal. The requirement supports ongoing facility operational needs at GRC's Armstrong Test Facility (ATF) in Sandusky, Ohio. Responses are due April 13, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
NASA GRC requires a rental mobile boiler system, including:
- Mobile Boiler: One unit, minimum 550 psig saturated steam pressure, minimum 75,000 PPH steam flow, natural gas fuel, Low NOx (<42 ppm) emissions, complete local and remote controls, full valving.
- Mobile Deaerator: One unit, minimum 165,000 PPH output capacity, complete local control required, remote operation desirable.
- Feedwater Pumps: One or more units, sufficient capacity for boiler operation, complete local and remote controls.
- Water Softener: One unit, sufficient capacity, complete local control required, remote operation desirable, with chemicals provided for the full rental period.
Shipping and startup services are required for all major components. The rental period is intended to be a Base plus four Option years, with an expected start date around June 1, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 333414
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published: March 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: NASA GRC Armstrong Test Facility, Sandusky, OH
Submission Details
Interested firms under NAICS Code 333414 are encouraged to respond. Submissions should not exceed five pages and must include:
- Company information (name, address, POC, phone, email)
- CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Small business size standard
- Availability of equipment meeting specifications
- Estimated delivery timelines
- Prior experience with similar mobile boiler rental systems
- Information on rental terms/conditions and vendor-provided operator options.
Responses are to be sent via email to john.a.christel@nasa.gov and stacy.l.hernandez@nasa.gov. Reference "Mobile Boiler Rental" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only; it is not a solicitation, and NASA is under no obligation to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses are not offers and will not be paid for. Proprietary information should not be submitted.