47 Pipe - Helium and Liquid Nitrogen Vacuum Jacketed Piping for VF-12 Helium Refrigerator

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center is soliciting bids for 47 Pipe—Helium and Liquid Nitrogen Vacuum Jacketed Piping for the VF-12 Helium Refrigerator. This procurement involves the supply and fabrication of specialized vacuum-jacketed piping designed to support a consistent supply of liquid nitrogen (LN2) and refrigerated helium gas (GHe) for cryopanel operations. The contractor must complete and submit a comprehensive Compliance Matrix that affirms each requirement by marking an "X" in the designated column, with any exceptions requiring detailed justification; failure to provide a completed Compliance Matrix will result in automatic disqualification. This is a Brand Name or Equal To procurement with full and open competition, meaning any contractor meeting the specifications may compete. The solicitation was posted on November 24, 2025, with a due date of November 26, 2025, providing a narrow two-day response window for interested contractors.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors in the Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332996). No incumbent contractor, award value, quantity specifications, or service timeline details are disclosed in the publicly available notice. The place of performance is designated as the United States. Supporting technical documentation includes detailed drawings, reference dimensions for the VF-12 Vessel Lines, proposed helium vacuum-jacketed piping layouts, liquid nitrogen supply configurations, valve connection specifications, and connection type documentation, all of which are available in the attached government files for contractor review and bid development.