16" diameter schedule 80 304 SS pipe for PSL testing.

NASA Shared Services Center has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a 16-inch diameter, schedule 80, 304/304L stainless steel pipe measuring 240 inches in length for Propulsion System Laboratory testing at NASA Glenn Research Center. The procurement follows a "brand name or equal to" requirement and mandates that the pipe be seamless construction with a 0.500-inch wall thickness, accompanied by material certification and material test reports. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality assurance standards, with non-conforming parts lacking proper material documentation subject to rejection. The government will evaluate quotes using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria and award to the responsible offeror demonstrating ability to meet all solicitation requirements. The deadline for submitting contractual and technical questions was June 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. CT, with quotes due June 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. CT to Laura Quave via email.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 331210 (Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel). The solicitation requires delivery FOB Destination to NASA John H. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, with a strict two-week performance period from the date of award. The procurement involves a single unit of the specialized stainless steel pipe, and offerors must provide their CAGE code, UEI number, two points of contact, ARO delivery time, and shipping details in their quotes. All quotes must remain valid for 30 days, and the total contract price is to be determined based on submitted proposals. The NASA Point of Contact will confirm receipt and acceptance via email to the BPA Fab Shop Contracting Officer's Representative, and payment will not be made via credit card for this procurement.