MTS 525. 90 HPU pump Equipment

NASA's National Space Science Center has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of an MTS 525.90 HPU (Hydraulic Power Unit) pump equipment required by NASA Langley Research Center. The agency intends to award this contract as a sole source procurement to MTS Systems Corporation under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), having determined that MTS is the only provider capable of supplying this specific equipment. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The equipment will support the Durability Damage Tolerance and Reliability Branch's ongoing testing operations. Performance will take place at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of NASA's intent to proceed with a sole source award while providing an opportunity for other qualified organizations to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and capabilities in writing by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on July 30, 2025, with oral communications specifically not acceptable. The government will evaluate these submissions solely to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis, though the final decision remains at the government's discretion. The specific requirement is for an MTS Model 525.303 HPU with particular technical specifications including a 300 Series pump capable of 90 GPM/300 LPM, featuring three swashplate modules and 480V three-phase power configuration. The replacement unit is critical for maintaining ongoing testing equipment operations with minimal downtime, and delivery must be completed within 95 days after receipt of order to NASA Langley's Building 1205.