Study contract for gateway quick disconnectors

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a study contract for fluid quick disconnectors. The solicitation is for full and open competition.

• The SOW/Bid Schedule requires bidders to include CAGE Code, FOB Destination, and Leadtime for Delivery/Period of Performance.

• This is a Brand Name or Equal To requirement.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a "study contract".

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quotes are due by 1/8/2026 at 1 p.m. CT.

• Quotes must be submitted to Cara Craft at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov.

• Contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing via email to Cara Craft by 1/7/2026 at 1 p.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• Quotes shall remain valid for 30 days.

• Submitted quotes must list two points of contact (name, phone number, email address).

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541330.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.

• The Government will award a contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) offer. Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from further consideration.

• This procurement is full and open competition.

• The solicitation includes Sections 1 through 5, covering Statement of Work/Bid Schedule, Instructions to Offerors, Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications, Clauses/Terms and Conditions, and Quote Evaluation Criteria.

• Offerors must complete and return Provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines a study contract to advance the design of a Gateway Quick Disconnect (GQDC) to a level that reduces design and manufacturing risks, providing insights for future hardware procurement decisions.

• Develop a conceptual design for a GQDC with three flow passages, potentially based on the ISS heritage Fluid Quick Disconnect Coupling (FQDC) or a new design.

• Assess feasibility, cost, schedule, and impacts of delivering GQDC hardware.

• Conduct risk mitigation activities, including procurement and testing of key technologies.

• Mature requirements and vehicle/GQDC interfaces.

• Develop plans for delivery of flight and spare hardware.

• Task 1: Host a project kick-off meeting with NASA and international partners.

• Task 2: Develop a conceptual GQDC design.

  • Deliverable 1: GQDC Design Approach Report (including company overview, design justification, manufacturing plans, risk assessment, preliminary CAD models, and optional hardware).
  • Deliverable 2: Assessment of GQDC Production Plan (including cost estimate, schedule estimate, production risk assessment, and resource requirements).

• Task 3: Host a final Technical Interchange Meeting (TIM) to close out the project.

• Period of Performance: 6 months upon receipt of Authority to Proceed (ATP).

• Place of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but involves NASA and international partners.

• Technical Requirements: Detailed specifications are provided in Appendix 1, covering flow passage configuration, mass, leakage, temperature ranges, operating pressure, flow rates, pressure drops, seals, working fluid compatibility, actuation forces, torque, and misalignment compensation.

• Quantities: Specific quantities for flight modules, spares, ground support equipment, and engineering models are outlined for initial and future modules.

• Delivery Schedule: Anticipated delivery dates for GQDC to two Gateway modules are provided, with a focus on prioritizing flight modules.

• Export Control: Technical material generated is intended for export to all Gateway International Partners.