Five (5) 230 liter pressurized Liquid Nitrogen Dewars

The contract solicitation seeks the procurement of five 230-liter pressurized liquid nitrogen dewars from small businesses under a total small business set-aside, with the solicitation number 80NSSC26934170Q and a response deadline of June 9, 2026. The dewars are intended to replace aging units at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi and must meet rigorous safety and performance standards for cryogenic operations, including compliance with national pressure vessel codes and the inclusion of critical safety components such as a pressure relief valve, rupture disk, pressure and liquid level gauges, and multiple valves for safe handling of liquid and gaseous nitrogen. The equipment must be constructed of high-quality stainless steel with a dent-resistant outer shell, robust inner support, load-bearing locking casters, and a large-diameter handling ring. Delivery is required F.O.B. destination at Stennis Space Center, with inspection and acceptance occurring upon arrival at the NASA facility; the contractor bears all risk of loss until delivery is complete. The contract uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, meaning award will go to the responsible small business offering the lowest price while meeting all technical requirements, with technically unacceptable proposals being eliminated. The contract includes several specialized clauses requiring strict compliance, including duty-free entry provisions for imported components, which mandate specific shipping labels and documentation to claim tariff exemptions, and export control requirements under ITAR and EAR, obligating the contractor to secure appropriate licenses for any controlled technical data shared with foreign persons. Contractor personnel must undergo personal identity verification for facility access, and NASA reserves the right to deny access without cause. The contract incorporates government property management requirements and mandates compliance with sustainable procurement standards and accelerated payment terms for small business subcontractors. All submissions must be sent via email to the designated point of contact by the deadline, and offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity ID and self-certified as a small business. There is no specified contract value provided, and no line item details are available, though a firm fixed-price clause with a placeholder amount is referenced. No barcoding, military standards, or detailed packaging specifications beyond labeling and duty-free documentation are required, and no invoicing system is explicitly mandated, though payment will follow standard government financial procedures.