# SAM #N4215827QE008

Norfolk Naval Shipyard procurement of two portable liquid nitrogen circulation heaters

**Buyer:** Norfolk Naval Shipyard
**Posted:** November 10, 2026
**Respond By:** November 30, 2026
**Identifier:** N4215827QE008
**NAICS:** 333994, 333414

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is seeking two custom-fabricated portable liquid nitrogen circulation heaters for its Nuclear Engineering organization.
- **Government buyer:** Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Organization 2305, Nuclear Engineering; the solicitation identifies John Faircloth.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturer, OEM, brand, model, part number, or vendor is identified. The heaters are to be fabricated by the selected supplier.
- **Products:** Two portable liquid nitrogen circulation heaters, each delivering 30 SCFM of nitrogen at 200 PSIG. The units must heat gas from -10°F to 70°F and deliver it between 50°F and 70°F, with 1–2 kW output and an 8–12 W/in² rating.
- **Key specifications:** 208V operation; stainless-steel heating-element sheath and steel vessel; weatherproof insulated jacket with an aluminized steel surface; maximum dimensions of 40 inches long by 18 inches wide; 1/2-inch MNPT outlets; wheeled cart and pull handle.
- **Controls and documentation:** Each unit requires a weatherproof fiberglass control enclosure, J-type thermocouples for the outlet pipe and heating element, a digital process controller, and a digital high-temperature controller. Supplier must provide all materials, submit drawings and a materials list for NNSY approval before procurement or manufacture, and deliver as-built drawings and schematics plus a Certificate of Compliance. Drawings and schematics must support operation, maintenance, replacement, and troubleshooting.

### Description

<p>Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, Virginia, is&nbsp;seeking to purchase two (2) Portable LN2 Heaters, Portable Liquid Nitrogen Circulation Heaters.&nbsp; Please see attachments 1 (one), 2 (two), and 3 (three).&nbsp; Attachment 3 must be checked yes or no in each column and then it must be signed and dated.&nbsp; Failure to complete this form in its entirety will negate your submission from consideration.&nbsp; Attachments 1 and 2 clearly state the specifications, descriptions, and expectations for the portable heaters.&nbsp; This Request for Quote (RFQ) #N4215827QE008 is attached. The extended description of CLIN 0001 and the attachments describe the specifications.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside procurement.&nbsp; The Request for Quote must be filled in and signed.&nbsp; All proposals must be submitted no later than November 30, 2026 at 11:00am eastern standard time.&nbsp; All offers must be comprehensive in price to include price and other requested costs.&nbsp; Additional monies cannot be added after the award.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Please submit the bid and all related items to Eliot Faircloth at: john.e.faircloth2.civ@us.navy.mil</p>

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