Supply of Valve Manifold System for Staged Pumping

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking a small business to supply a custom valve manifold system designed to enable precise and controlled pressure transitions between the first and second stage vacuum pumps within an ultra-high vacuum environment. The system must be engineered for reliability and performance in mission-critical applications, ensuring seamless operation under extreme conditions without compromising vacuum integrity. This subcontract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA regulations, meaning only businesses certified as small according to SBA size standards are eligible to bid. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with proposals due by August 28, 2026, and the North American Industry Classification System code is 332912, which corresponds to Other Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing. The contract will be performed at a NASA facility, though specific location details are not provided, and all work must meet stringent technical and quality standards required for space systems. The successful vendor will be responsible for designing, fabricating, testing, and delivering a fully integrated manifold system that ensures accurate pressure control, compatibility with UHV components, and long-term operational stability under continuous pumping conditions.