Butech Valves & Soft Goods

This contract, identified by solicitation number 80NSSC26934353Q, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 for the procurement of Butech-branded valves and associated soft goods to complete the E-3 Component Test Bed build-out at NASA Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The procurement is strictly for hardware delivery with no installation, fabrication, testing, or system integration services permitted. All items must be new, unused, and delivered in original manufacturer packaging, with each valve required to include one OEM-approved spare softgoods kit matching the exact model and revision. The specification mandates Butech brand components only, with no substitutions allowed, and requires full manufacturer certifications and a detailed packing list with itemized labeling for receipt inspection. The acquisition adheres to FOB Destination terms, with delivery directed to Building 4010 at Stennis Space Center, and payment is NET 30. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, provide their Cage Code and Unique Entity ID, and demonstrate technical acceptability by meeting all solicitation requirements, as the award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. The contract incorporates a suite of specialized clauses, including deviations for commercial terms under FAR 52.212-4, System for Award Management maintenance, sustainable products and services, and addressing DEI discrimination, as well as agency-specific clauses covering whistleblower rights, release of sensitive information, government property lists, and denial of access to NASA facilities. Export control compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is mandatory, including licensing requirements for exports of hardware, technical data, software, and the use of foreign nationals on-site. Contractor personnel must undergo Personal Identity Verification, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are required. Quote submissions must be emailed by 4:00 p.m. CT on June 9, 2026, and must include two points of contact, ARO delivery time, and explicit FOB Destination designation. Questions must be submitted in writing by June 5, 2026, and telephone inquiries are prohibited. An ombudsman is available to address concerns during preaward and postaward phases with confidentiality protections. All quotes must remain valid for 30 days and the contract is firm-fixed-price, with no estimated value disclosed.