Experimental Cryogenic Vacuum Pressure Vessel for Characterization of Flashing Liquid Jet

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center (NSSC) is seeking an experimental cryogenic vacuum pressure vessel for the characterization of flashing liquid jets. This procurement, identified as solicitation 80NSSC26930603Q, is intended for performance at the Marshall Space Flight Center in the United States. The effort is classified under NAICS 541330 Engineering Services and PSC 6605 NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS.

The government intends to issue a sole source contract for this requirement under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) for commercial items and services. This acquisition is designated under set-aside code 8AN (8AN). The NSSC serves as the procuring center for the vessel, which has been determined to have a single provider capable of meeting the technical requirements.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the procurement specialist, McKenzie Hanson, to be evaluated for the purpose of determining whether to compete the effort. Responses must be received by 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on June 5, 2026. Oral communications are not accepted in response to this notice, and the acquisition is subject to the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman.