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NASA Sole Source Procurement: Cryocooler System and Heat Exchanger for LH2 Simulation Loop

NASA is seeking to procure a cryocooler system and heat exchanger for use in a liquid hydrogen (LH2) simulation loop at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). - Sole source procurement to Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies Inc, identified as the only OEM capable of meeting requirements - Equipment required: cryocooler system capable of 100 watt heat removal at 20K, including: - Compressor - Cold head with integrated helium gas heat exchanger (max pressure ≥300 psig) - Control panel - Flex lines (≥10 feet) - System must operate at 480VAC, 3 phase, 60 Hz - Water cooling ≤5 gallons per minute at 80°F - Delivery required to MSFC within 9 months of contract award - Procurement uses commercial item acquisition procedures (FAR Part 12 and 13) - NAICS code: 333415 - No specific part numbers provided; quantity is one system - Place of performance and delivery: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) - Contracting office: NASA Shared Services Center, Stennis Space Center, MS

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Cryocooler and Heat Exchanger for LH2 Simulation Loop. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies Inc: 6682 Moore Rd | Syracuse, New York 13211 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies Inc is the sole provider of Cryocooler and Heat Exchanger for LH2 Simulation Loop.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 333415.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 3/30/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .

Primary Point of Contact:

Cody Guidry

Procurement Specialist

Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:

Shari Trigg

Contracting Officer

Shari.trigg@nasa.gov

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