New Cryo Adsorbers for Helium System- KIT, CA-60 CRYO ADSORBER 2EA

NASA Shared Services Center has issued a Request for Quotation seeking two CA-60 Cryo Adsorbers for a helium system to be delivered to NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The procurement requires specific technical specifications including Aero-equip inlet and outlet connections, inlet pressure capability up to 250 psig, liquid nitrogen level control, and compatibility with Linde 1420/1620 helium refrigerators and Linde RS and RSX helium compressors. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, meaning the contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced quote that meets all technical requirements. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide two points of contact when submitting their quotes. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing by August 25, 2025, with quotes due by August 27, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. CT via email to Sara Jusino-Terry.

Despite the government file summary indicating this is set aside for small businesses, the main solicitation notice states "No Set-Aside Used," creating some ambiguity regarding the actual set-aside designation. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing and PSC code 4110 for Refrigeration Equipment. The solicitation specifies a quantity of two cryo adsorber units to be delivered to NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. No incumbent contractors, specific award values, or budget ranges are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be for immediate delivery given the short timeline between posting and quote submission deadline of seven days.