Disconnect, disassemble, and package helium reliquefier system.
Special Notice from NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION • NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Jan 09, 2026. Industry: NAICS 334516 • PSC R499.
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Description
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Disconnect, disassemble, and package helium reliquefier system..
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to QUANTUM USA, LLP, 15 Grey Squirrel CT, Chapel
Hill, North Carolina 27517-7605 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that
QUANTUM USA, LLP is the sole provider of Disconnect, disassemble, and package helium reliquefier 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 and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures
prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
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 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 1/9/2026. 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 .
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NASA/NSSC is seeking capabilities and qualifications for the disconnection, disassembly, and packaging of a helium reliquefier system. This potential sole source acquisition is intended for QUANTUM USA, LLP, as they are the only known provider of the required services. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
NASA/NSSC aims to evaluate if there are other qualified organizations capable of performing the disconnection, disassembly, and packaging of the helium reliquefier system for potential competition.
- Evaluate existing capabilities of potential bidders in helium systems management.
- Understand disassembly requirements specific to the helium reliquefier system.
- Prepare packaging logistics for safe transportation of the system components.
- Company capabilities statement relevant to helium systems.
- Past performance information or relevant project examples.
- Technical approach to the disassembly and packaging process.
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- Clarification on the necessity of the sole source determination.
- Specific technical requirements for the disassembly process.
- Logistical constraints at the NASA GSFC.
- Date of contract award and performance commencement.
- More details about the capabilities submission format.
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