Bending of Stahl Heater Front Tube Bundle Tubes

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking a small business contractor to perform precise tube bending services for the Propulsion Systems Laboratory's Stahl heater at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The solicitation requires bending 440 Incoloy 800HT tubes (0.875" OD x 0.095" AW x 240") into five specific configurations according to Stahl drawing 32821, with 86 tubes in each configuration. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, and contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete specific provisions related to telecommunications equipment. Quotes are due by December 9, 2024 at 7:00 AM CT, with written questions accepted until December 6, 2024 at 9:00 AM CT. Offerors must submit their quote to Shanna Patterson, including their CAGE/UEI code, delivery lead time, and point of contact information.

This contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333415 for Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment Manufacturing. The tubes are government-furnished materials, and the work must comply with ASME B31.3 standards, with final inspection performed by a NASA-approved inspector before shipping. The project aims to replace damaged tubes in the heat exchanger to enable the Stahl heater to reach maximum air temperatures up to 1,350 degrees Fahrenheit. While no specific award value is mentioned, the total weight of the tube assembly is 5,780 pounds. The place of performance is located in Cleveland, Ohio (ZIP 44135), and the contract involves modifying existing equipment with very specific technical requirements detailed in the attached engineering drawings.