API 520/521 pressure relieving systems virtual training course

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a Special Notice for an API 520/521 Pressure Relieving Systems Virtual Training Course through the NASA/NSSC procurement office. The notice indicates a potential sole source contract with The Equity Technology Group Incorporated under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The training course is specifically designed to provide comprehensive instruction on pressure relief valve systems, targeting safety and technical professionals within NASA's organizational infrastructure. The contract opportunity is classified under the Professional and Management Development Training NAICS category (611430) and will be performed at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). The virtual training is scheduled to be delivered between June and August 2025.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 7, 2025. NASA will evaluate submissions to determine whether the procurement should be conducted competitively, with the agency retaining full discretion on the final procurement approach. The training course will be a 24-hour virtual program covering technical aspects such as pressure relief valve design, PRV sizing methods, installation requirements, and protection strategies for various systems including storage tanks and power boilers. Potential contractors should note that oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice, and the procurement will utilize commercial items and services under FAR Part 12 and Part 13. The training curriculum will comprehensively address critical technical areas including PRV codes, standards, two-phase sizing methods, overpressure scenarios, and specific relief protection strategies across different industrial contexts.