Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26940172Q
Sole Source Inspection and Soft Goods Replacement for Masoneilan LOx Clean Valves at NASA Langley
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 03, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26940172Q
NAICS
541330, 811219
This opportunity concerns NASA's requirement for inspection and soft goods replacement services for LOx (liquid oxygen) clean valves at Langley Research Center: - NASA intends to award a sole source contract to Eastern Controls, Inc. of PA, the only authorized repair center for Masoneilan valves requiring specialized LOx cleaning. - The scope includes inspection, rebuilding (soft goods replacement), and specialized cleaning of 14-15 Masoneilan valves (models 2630A, 3630A, 462, 467) used with LOx, GOx, and GN2. - Services include shop labor, clean room work, actuator installation, commissioning, and transportation. - The work is critical for safety, as improper cleaning can lead to catastrophic failures and personnel injury. - The period of performance is 8 months, with physical work expected between months 4 and 6. - The procurement is classified under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and follows FAR Part 12 procedures. - Interested parties may submit qualifications by 8/3/2026 for future consideration, but Eastern Controls is currently the sole provider. - No specific dollar value is provided, but the scope and specialized nature suggest a moderate contract value.
Key Details: - OEM: Masoneilan (valves); Authorized repair: Eastern Controls, Inc. - Valve models: 2630A (4 units), 3630A (5 units), 462 (1 unit), 467 (4 units) - Total valves: 14-15 - Services: Inspection, soft goods replacement, LOx cleaning, actuator installation, commissioning, transportation - Location: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA - Sole source justification due to safety and OEM authorization requirements
Description
** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for Inspection and Soft Goods Replacement for LOx Clean Valves