NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80KSC025R0005
- Agency
-
Kennedy Space Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Orlando, Florida 32899, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA Kennedy Space Center is conducting a pre-solicitation for an agency-wide supply of liquid hydrogen to support operations at four NASA facilities: Glenn Research Center/Armstrong Test Facility, Kennedy Space Center/Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Marshall Space Flight Center, and Stennis Space Center. The procurement seeks to acquire approximately 36,952,000 pounds of liquid hydrogen through a fixed-price requirements contract that will be awarded using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process under full and open competition. Contractors must demonstrate capability in industrial gas manufacturing and meet the NAICS code 325120 size standard of 1,000 employees. The anticipated RFP release date is May 28, 2025, with proposals due around June 30, 2025, and all contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically to KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov by June 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM EST. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items in conjunction with FAR Part 15 negotiation procedures.
This opportunity is structured as full and open competition with no set-aside designation, despite some conflicting information in the attached documents that references Women-Owned Small Business set-aside. The contract performance period is anticipated to run from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2030, including all option periods, representing a five-year commitment for liquid hydrogen supply services. The procurement includes complex delivery requirements such as "waves of tankers" for simultaneous multi-trailer deliveries, specific notification windows of 48-72 hours, and specialized pricing for emergency deliveries, hot tank fills, and launch support operations. Contractors will be required to deliver to storage tanks ranging from 1,300 to 1,250,000 gallon capacities across the four NASA locations, with delivery windows typically restricted to Monday through Friday operations. The solicitation includes provisions for rapid replenishment pricing mechanisms to support launch campaigns where daily delivery maximums may increase from 80,000 to 120,000 pounds.
Notice text
5 versions
Update #5 · Latest ·
06/25/2025 - Amendment 002 is provided with Price Proposal Template 01 and Industry Questions and Government Responses.
06/18/2025- Amendment 001 and Industry Questions and Government Responses have been uploaded.
06/02/2025 - Solicitation Posted
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is pleased to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 80KSC025R0005 for the NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen acquisition. Previous notices regarding this acquisition are Sources Sought Notice NNK25ZOS002L and 80KSC025R0005 Presolicitation Synopsis for NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen.
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically, and be directed to the Contracting Officer, Rose Dougherty, at KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov. The Offeror shall submit all questions, if any, no later than June 11, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Questions shall be submitted on the 80KSC025R0005 Industry Question Form attached to this solicitation.
Proposals are due no later than July 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
List of Attachments associated with this solicitation:
80KSC025R0005 Solicitation
80KSC025R005 Attachment 1 Other Pricing
80KSC025R0005 Attachment 2 Statement of Work
80KSC025R005 Attachment 3 Capability Form
80KSC025R0005 Price Proposal Template
80KSC025R0005 Industry Question Form
06/02/2025 – Update
This is a modification to the synopsis entitled 80KSC025R0005 NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen which was posted on May 15, 2025. You are notified that the following changes are made:
The anticipated release date of the RFP 80KSC025R0005 is on or about June 2, 2025, with anticipated proposal due date of on or about July 2, 2025.
All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov, not later than June 10, 2025, 4:30PM EST. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
In accordance with the above changes the due date for responses is extended.
Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
End of Amendment
THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY
NASA/KSC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the following commercial products or commercial services: NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen. The purpose of this contract is to acquire approximately 36,952,000 pounds of liquid hydrogen for the following locations: Glenn Research Center/Armstrong Test Facility (GRC/ATF), Kennedy Space Center/Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (KSC/CCSFS), Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and Stennis Space Center (SSC).
The anticipated contract type is a fixed-price requirements contract. The acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in conjunction with the procedures of FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process (as described in FAR 15.101-2).
The estimated period of performance is from December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2030, including all option periods, if any.
This acquisition will be conducted through full and open competition. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing and 1,000 employees, respectively.
The anticipated release date of the RFP 80KSC025R0005 is on or about May 28, 2025, with an anticipated proposal due date of on or about June 30, 2025.
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
This posting, in addition to any attached documents, will be available on www.SAM.gov.
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov, not later than June 18, 2025, 4:30PM EST. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
Update #4 ·
06/18/2025- Amendment 001 and Industry Questions and Government Responses have been uploaded.
06/02/2025 - Solicitation Posted
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is pleased to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 80KSC025R0005 for the NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen acquisition. Previous notices regarding this acquisition are Sources Sought Notice NNK25ZOS002L and 80KSC025R0005 Presolicitation Synopsis for NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen.
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically, and be directed to the Contracting Officer, Rose Dougherty, at KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov. The Offeror shall submit all questions, if any, no later than June 11, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Questions shall be submitted on the 80KSC025R0005 Industry Question Form attached to this solicitation.
Proposals are due no later than July 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
List of Attachments associated with this solicitation:
80KSC025R0005 Solicitation
80KSC025R005 Attachment 1 Other Pricing
80KSC025R0005 Attachment 2 Statement of Work
80KSC025R005 Attachment 3 Capability Form
80KSC025R0005 Price Proposal Template
80KSC025R0005 Industry Question Form
06/02/2025 – Update
This is a modification to the synopsis entitled 80KSC025R0005 NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen which was posted on May 15, 2025. You are notified that the following changes are made:
The anticipated release date of the RFP 80KSC025R0005 is on or about June 2, 2025, with anticipated proposal due date of on or about July 2, 2025.
All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov, not later than June 10, 2025, 4:30PM EST. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
In accordance with the above changes the due date for responses is extended.
Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
End of Amendment
THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY
NASA/KSC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the following commercial products or commercial services: NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen. The purpose of this contract is to acquire approximately 36,952,000 pounds of liquid hydrogen for the following locations: Glenn Research Center/Armstrong Test Facility (GRC/ATF), Kennedy Space Center/Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (KSC/CCSFS), Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and Stennis Space Center (SSC).
The anticipated contract type is a fixed-price requirements contract. The acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in conjunction with the procedures of FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process (as described in FAR 15.101-2).
The estimated period of performance is from December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2030, including all option periods, if any.
This acquisition will be conducted through full and open competition. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing and 1,000 employees, respectively.
The anticipated release date of the RFP 80KSC025R0005 is on or about May 28, 2025, with an anticipated proposal due date of on or about June 30, 2025.
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
This posting, in addition to any attached documents, will be available on www.SAM.gov.
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov, not later than June 18, 2025, 4:30PM EST. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
Update #3 ·
06/02/2025 - Solicitation Posted
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is pleased to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 80KSC025R0005 for the NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen acquisition. Previous notices regarding this acquisition are Sources Sought Notice NNK25ZOS002L and 80KSC025R0005 Presolicitation Synopsis for NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen.
Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted electronically, and be directed to the Contracting Officer, Rose Dougherty, at KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov. The Offeror shall submit all questions, if any, no later than June 11, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Questions shall be submitted on the 80KSC025R0005 Industry Question Form attached to this solicitation.
Proposals are due no later than July 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
List of Attachments associated with this solicitation:
80KSC025R0005 Solicitation
80KSC025R005 Attachment 1 Other Pricing
80KSC025R0005 Attachment 2 Statement of Work
80KSC025R005 Attachment 3 Capability Form
80KSC025R0005 Price Proposal Template
80KSC025R0005 Industry Question Form
06/02/2025 – Update
This is a modification to the synopsis entitled 80KSC025R0005 NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen which was posted on May 15, 2025. You are notified that the following changes are made:
The anticipated release date of the RFP 80KSC025R0005 is on or about June 2, 2025, with anticipated proposal due date of on or about July 2, 2025.
All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov, not later than June 10, 2025, 4:30PM EST. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
In accordance with the above changes the due date for responses is extended.
Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
End of Amendment
THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY
NASA/KSC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the following commercial products or commercial services: NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen. The purpose of this contract is to acquire approximately 36,952,000 pounds of liquid hydrogen for the following locations: Glenn Research Center/Armstrong Test Facility (GRC/ATF), Kennedy Space Center/Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (KSC/CCSFS), Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and Stennis Space Center (SSC).
The anticipated contract type is a fixed-price requirements contract. The acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in conjunction with the procedures of FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process (as described in FAR 15.101-2).
The estimated period of performance is from December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2030, including all option periods, if any.
This acquisition will be conducted through full and open competition. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing and 1,000 employees, respectively.
The anticipated release date of the RFP 80KSC025R0005 is on or about May 28, 2025, with an anticipated proposal due date of on or about June 30, 2025.
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
This posting, in addition to any attached documents, will be available on www.SAM.gov.
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov, not later than June 18, 2025, 4:30PM EST. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
Update #2 ·
06/02/2025 – Update
This is a modification to the synopsis entitled 80KSC025R0005 NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen which was posted on May 15, 2025. You are notified that the following changes are made:
The anticipated release date of the RFP 80KSC025R0005 is on or about June 2, 2025, with anticipated proposal due date of on or about July 2, 2025.
All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov, not later than June 10, 2025, 4:30PM EST. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
In accordance with the above changes the due date for responses is extended.
Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
End of Amendment
THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY
NASA/KSC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the following commercial products or commercial services: NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen. The purpose of this contract is to acquire approximately 36,952,000 pounds of liquid hydrogen for the following locations: Glenn Research Center/Armstrong Test Facility (GRC/ATF), Kennedy Space Center/Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (KSC/CCSFS), Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and Stennis Space Center (SSC).
The anticipated contract type is a fixed-price requirements contract. The acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in conjunction with the procedures of FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process (as described in FAR 15.101-2).
The estimated period of performance is from December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2030, including all option periods, if any.
This acquisition will be conducted through full and open competition. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing and 1,000 employees, respectively.
The anticipated release date of the RFP 80KSC025R0005 is on or about May 28, 2025, with an anticipated proposal due date of on or about June 30, 2025.
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
This posting, in addition to any attached documents, will be available on www.SAM.gov.
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov, not later than June 18, 2025, 4:30PM EST. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
Update #1 ·
THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY
NASA/KSC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the following commercial products or commercial services: NASA Agency-wide Supply of Liquid Hydrogen. The purpose of this contract is to acquire approximately 36,952,000 pounds of liquid hydrogen for the following locations: Glenn Research Center/Armstrong Test Facility (GRC/ATF), Kennedy Space Center/Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (KSC/CCSFS), Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), and Stennis Space Center (SSC).
The anticipated contract type is a fixed-price requirements contract. The acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in conjunction with the procedures of FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process (as described in FAR 15.101-2).
The estimated period of performance is from December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2030, including all option periods, if any.
This acquisition will be conducted through full and open competition. The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing and 1,000 employees, respectively.
The anticipated release date of the RFP 80KSC025R0005 is on or about May 28, 2025, with an anticipated proposal due date of on or about June 30, 2025.
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
This posting, in addition to any attached documents, will be available on www.SAM.gov.
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to KSC-LH2-Info@mail.nasa.gov, not later than June 18, 2025, 4:30PM EST. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 80KSC025R0005 Price Proposal Template 01.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 80KSC025R0005 Amendment 002.pdf | ||
| 80KSC025R0005 Amendment 001.pdf | ||
| 80KSC025R0005 Solicitation.pdf | ||
| 80KSC025R005 Attachment 1 Other Pricing.pdf | ||
| 80KSC025R0005 Price Proposal Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 80KSC025R0005 Industry Question Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 80KSC025R0005 Attachment 2 Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| 80KSC025R005 Attachment 3 Capability Form.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought Notice for Liquid Hydrogen | Pre-Solicitation |
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