Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26938488Q
NASA Sole Source Procurement of Bluefors PT410-RM Cryocooler System and Components
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26938488Q
NAICS
334516
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is seeking to procure a cryocooler system for the NewAthena X-ray Integral Field Unit detector testing. - The intended sole source vendor is Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies Inc., identified as the only provider capable of meeting NASA's requirements. - The procurement includes: - 1 PT410-RM Cryocooler - 1 PT410-RM Coldhead - 1 CPA289CW Compressor (220/230V, 3P, 60 Hz) - Stainless steel Aeroquip connectors - 66-foot motor cord - Installation tool kit - 1 CPA289C Compressor - User manual - The system must meet specific cooling capacity, power, and environmental requirements. - Delivery of all equipment is required within 6 months after receipt of order; overall period of performance is 3 months. - The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). - Other vendors may submit capability statements, but the current plan is a sole source award to Bluefors. - The procurement is managed by NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) for GSFC.
Description
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE TRACKING NUMBER IF SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for cryocooler system.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to BLUEFORS CRYOCOOLER TECHNOLOGIES INC: 6682 Moore RD | Syracuse, New York 13211-2111 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that BLUEFORS CRYOCOOLER TECHNOLOGIES INC is the sole provider of cryocooler system.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/23/2026. 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 FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
Cody Guidry
Procurement Specialist II