Vacuum Pumping system for ATF / CCL
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the NASA Shared Services Center, is soliciting quotes for a Vacuum Pumping System for the Armstrong Test Facility (ATF) / Cryogenic Components Laboratory (CCL). This is a Brand Name or Equal To requirement, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The system will be used to evacuate a 6-foot diameter, 10-foot tall vacuum chamber to less than 5 x 10^-6 Torr. Quotes are due by June 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a complete vacuum pumping system, including a turbo pump (with controller) and a roughing pump. Key performance specifications include:
- Turbo Pump: Nitrogen pumping speed of at least 2400 liters/s; ultimate pressure less than 1 x 10^-7 Torr; directly mounted to a 10-inch inner diameter flange.
- Roughing Pump: Capable of backing the turbopump at maximum speed and ultimate pressure; can also pump directly through a separate KF-40 flange.
- System Features: Remotely operable, dry operated pumps, water cooling (30% propylene / 70% water, equal to or less than 10 liters/minute flow rate), 208 V / 60 Hz / 1 or 3 phase power (maximum 40 Amps).
- Valves: Ballast purge and isolation valves (24 V DC actuation, fail close).
- Communications: Preferred Profi-bus, with alternatives subject to NASA concurrence.
- Electrical Certification: UL or engineering equivalent.
- Controller Cable Length: At least 20 meters.
- Installation: Indoors at NASA Armstrong Test Facility, Sandusky, OH.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (implied).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Delivery: FOB Destination to NASA Armstrong Test Facility, Attn: Luke Sorrelle, 3597 Scheid Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870.
- Payment: Not via Credit Card; Net 30 terms.
- Warranty: Minimum one-year warranty including parts and labor.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must include:
- Cage Code & UEI #.
- ARO (After Receipt of Order) delivery time/Lead Time.
- Shipping costs, if applicable.
- Any applicable discounts.
- Two points of contact (name, phone number, and email address).
- Technical description and specifications of proposed pumps.
- Delivery schedule/lead times.
- Listing of vendor-supplied deliverables.
- Any exceptions to requirements.
- Documentation: Three copies of Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Electrical Wiring Diagram, and Mechanical Drawings with dimensions at time of delivery.
- Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: May 28, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. CT (submit in writing via email).
- Quotes Due: June 2, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. CT.
- Quotes Validity: 30 days.
- Primary Contact: Laura Quave, laura.a.quave@nasa.gov, 228-813-6420.