Swagelok Cell 109 Fuel Cell Panel 4 Hardware
Overview
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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) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to issue a sole source contract to ABBOTT VALVE & FITTING CO. for Swagelok Cell 109 Fuel Cell Panel 4 Hardware. This procurement is for the NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC). Interested organizations capable of providing this hardware are invited to submit their qualifications by February 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Purpose & Scope
NASA/NSSC requires specific Swagelok Cell 109 Fuel Cell Panel 4 Hardware for a new fuel cell panel buildup in B334, Cell 109 at NASA/GRC. The requirement includes a detailed list of 26 line items, such as valves, tubes, fittings, adapters, and brackets, with corresponding part numbers and quantities. Notably, tubing (line items #5 and #13) must be delivered in 20ft lengths.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Contract (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: ABBOTT VALVE & FITTING CO.
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), citing ABBOTT VALVE & FITTING CO. as the sole provider.
- Acquisition Method: Commercial items and services under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
- NAICS Code: 332919 (Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Place of Performance: NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC)
Set-Aside
This is a sole source procurement; therefore, no set-aside designation applies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: February 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Interested organizations must submit written capabilities and qualifications to the identified point of contact.
- Evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is at its sole discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Point of Contact
- Name: Laura Quave
- Title: Procurement Specialist
- Email: laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
- Phone: 228-813-6420
Additional Notes
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Information on the Center Ombudsman can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html.