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Helium Production

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Response Deadline11/20/2026, 09:30:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the NASA Kennedy Space Center involves the production and delivery of gaseous and liquid helium for prime contractors operating under agency-wide supply contracts. The selected provider must utilize a primary production facility capable of refining helium to meet strict government standards, specifically MIL-PRF-27407E Grade A specifications. The project is categorized under NAICS code 325199 and will be performed in Orlando. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 20, 2026, following the posting date of October 20, 2026.

General Info

Supply gaseous and liquid helium for NASA Kennedy Space Center by November 20, 2026.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center

NAICS

325199 - All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Orlando, FL, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 80KSC024R0010.

The full solicitation package (14 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Request For Proposal (RFP) for NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid and Gaseous Helium

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Timeline

PostedOct 20

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Response DeadlineNov 20

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Kennedy Space Center

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Produces gaseous and liquid helium for prime contractors on NASA agency-wide supply contracts. Refines and prepares helium product to meet MIL-PRF-27407E / Grade A specifications. Requires a primary production facility capable of refining helium to government grade standards. Delivers refined gaseous and liquid helium.

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