2. 5-PB storage unit for reliable storage of DUCT^2 visualization data

NASA Shared Services Center has issued a Request for Quotation for a 2.5-petabyte storage unit specifically designed for reliable storage of DUCT^2 visualization data related to cryogenic transfer technology research for space missions. The procurement seeks a Seagate storage solution capable of accommodating approximately 1.9 petabytes of experimental data with a 10% overhead margin and a fast interface for downloading data between experiments. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide two points of contact, along with completing various representations and certifications regarding their business type and compliance with telecommunications equipment provisions. The government will use a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology to select the winning contractor. Quotes are due by September 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time to Kacey Hickman, and all submitted quotes will remain valid for 30 days following submission.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 335999 for All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing. The procurement references two specific manufacturing part numbers: SG-CUSTOMCONFIG and ST-COR-P-SS-3Y-STO, indicating the government has identified particular technical specifications for the storage solution. The contract will be awarded FOB Destination, meaning the contractor will be responsible for delivery costs to the government's specified location. The storage system will directly support DUCT^2 research aimed at decreasing uncertainty in cryogenic propellant transfer technologies, which are critical components for future space exploration missions. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the technical requirements indicate a substantial investment in high-capacity data storage infrastructure to support NASA's advanced research initiatives.