Piping Hubs for 8FT HTT Tunnel

This procurement is for eight 6-inch buttweld hub connectors with Schedule 160 bore and 316/L material specifically for the 8FT HTT Tunnel at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, and is strictly limited to authorized resellers offering only the approved Grayloc 6 GR52 or Oteco 6 OC 52 brands. The solicitation, identified by tracking number 80NSSC26936627Q, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332999 and follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model where technical compliance is a mandatory pass/fail gate. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and must include their CAGE/UEI code, FOB Destination terms, and an 8-week lead time for delivery as part of their quote, along with two points of contact including name, phone, and email. All proposals must be submitted via email to Shanna L. Patterson at Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov no later than 7 a.m. Central Time on July 1, 2026, with the solicitation number clearly referenced in the subject line; questions must be submitted in writing by June 30, 2026, at the same time and by email only—no telephone inquiries are permitted. The contract is Firm Fixed Price and subject to FAR 52.212-4 with deviations, along with numerous other clauses including those addressing government property, sustainable products, accelerated small business payments, whistleblower rights, and the release of sensitive information. Delivery is FOB Destination with mandatory marking requirements for all shipments: packages must be labeled “UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT” with the contracting agency’s name and include two copies of the bill of lading and a duty-free entry notation. Foreign shipments are subject to U.S. export control compliance under ITAR and EAR, requiring the contractor to secure necessary licenses, maintain records, and flow down obligations to subcontractors. Payment will not be made via credit card, and material certifications and compliance documentation must accompany delivery. The place of performance is Hampton, Virginia, and failure to meet any technical requirement will result in disqualification regardless of price.