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Purchase of a low temperature, low vibration helium cryo-cooler for ICEE facility
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NASA/NSSC is seeking to procure a low temperature, low vibration helium cryo-cooler for the ICEE facility through a sole source contract awarded to Advanced Research Systems, identified as the exclusive provider of this specialized equipment. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition, with performance taking place at NASA’s Ames Research Center. The North American Industry Classification System code for this effort is 333415, and the procuring center is the NASA Shared Services Center. Interested parties may submit written capabilities and qualifications by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on July 20, 2026, to determine whether the requirement should be opened for competition, though the government retains full discretion over the decision not to compete. Oral communications are not permitted, and the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, applies. The primary point of contact for this acquisition is Kacey L. Hickman at kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov, and the solicitation number is 80NSSC26938239Q.
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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Purchase of a low temperature, low vibration helium cryo-cooler for ICEE facility.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Advanced Research Systems under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Advanced Research Systems 7476 Industrial Park WAY Macungie Pennsylvania United States is the sole provider of Purchase of a low temperature, low vibration helium cryo-cooler for ICEE facility
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 333415.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/20/2026. 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 FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact: Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
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