Disconnect, disassemble, and package helium reliquefier system.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center has published a Special Notice soliciting capabilities and qualifications for disconnecting, disassembling, and packaging a helium reliquefier system. NASA/NSSC currently intends to award a sole source contract to QUANTUM USA, LLP under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as it has been determined that QUANTUM USA is the sole provider capable of performing this specialized work. The procuring center will be NASA/NSSC, with performance taking place at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The Government intends to utilize commercial item and services procedures under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. This procurement falls under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).

The objective of this Special Notice is to invite interested organizations to submit written capabilities and qualifications statements to demonstrate their ability to perform the helium reliquefier disconnection, disassembly, and packaging work, with submissions due no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 9, 2026. The actual work will take place at NIST's Gaithersburg facility (Building 301, Room B129) and must commence within 5 weeks of order receipt, with all disassembly and packaging tasks to be completed within 5 days of starting work. While QUANTUM USA, LLP is currently identified as the sole source contractor, the Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis based on responses received. Only written submissions are acceptable; oral communications will not be considered. Interested contractors must also be aware that NASA Clause 1852.215-84 (Ombudsman) applies to this acquisition, with additional information available through the Center Ombudsman.