Liquid Nitrogen Pump Parts

NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center is procuring Liquid Nitrogen Pump Parts through a sole source contract intending to award to NIKKISO ACD under FAR 12.102(a) authority. The procurement seeks specialized reciprocating pump equipment designed for high-reliability liquid nitrogen operations, specifically one 3-GUPD 1.25x1.3 Reciprocating Pump with capabilities to deliver 15 GPM flow rates at maximum discharge pressures of 17,000 psi. Interested organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications in writing to establish whether the procurement should proceed on a competitive basis, with responses due by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 20, 2026. The Government will evaluate submitted capabilities solely to determine competitive feasibility, with the final decision to compete remaining at the Government's discretion. Questions and submission inquiries should be directed to Monica Wilson, Procurement Assistant III, at monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov, and applicants should note that NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 regarding Ombudsman procedures applies to this acquisition.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with NIKKISO ACD identified as the current sole source provider. The contract requires delivery of one functional pump unit to Stennis Space Center, Mississippi within 38 weeks of contract award, with comprehensive documentation including Quality Certificates, Conformance Certificates, Origin Certificates, and Non-Witnessed Functional Test Certificates. The functional test must measure critical operational parameters including RPM, flow rate, discharge pressure, oil pressure and temperature, ambient temperature, suction pressure, and motor amperes. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation notice. Performance will be located at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Stennis, Mississippi 39529, with the NAICS code identified as 333914 for Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing.