Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Cold Compander BEP Heat Exchanger (HEX)
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 80LARC893765Q
- Agency
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Langley Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332410 Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4420 Heat Exchangers And Steam Condensers
- Place of performance
- Hampton, Virginia 23681, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a Cold Compander BEP Heat Exchanger (HEX) for its LN2 Plant. The notice concerns a critical replacement for a heat exchanger component that has been severely impacted by corrosion, which is compromising the plant's cooling capabilities. The affected equipment is a 22312 SB111 90/10 CuNi Tubes and CS Tubesheets heat exchanger that has experienced significant tube bundle and shell degradation. NASA plans to acquire this specialized equipment directly from API HEAT TRANSFER INC., the original equipment supplier, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.5 procedures. The sole source determination is based on API being the most advantageous provider with the quickest path to resolving the current work stoppage.
Contractors interested in this opportunity are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications electronically to Michael Devine at michael.p.devine@nasa.gov by February 28, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST. The submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether the acquisition should proceed on a competitive basis, with the government retaining full discretion in making this decision. Potential contractors should note that NASA has determined competitive procurement would require substantial duplication of resources and time, making the sole source approach more economical. The procurement is being conducted under statutory authorities including 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and 10 USC 2304(g)(4), with specific adherence to 41 U.S.C.1901(e). Interested parties should be aware that NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition, and additional information about the Ombudsman can be found through the provided NASA website link.
Notice text
NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) has a requirement for a long lead replacement for a BEP type Heat Exchanger (HEX), specifically for the cold compander component at the LaRC B1241 LN2 Plant.
Size: 22312
SB111 90/10 CuNi Tubes and CS Tubesheets (Strength Weld) to ASME Code.
Sever corrosion (a known issue in LN2 plant cooling water systems) has seized the tube bundle to the shell. The corrosion affects the HEXs ability to adequately cool product. The project is needed because operating temperatures are at an alarm level (not to trip level).
NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) intends to issue a sole source contract to API HEAT TRANSFER INC., 2777 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY. The item is being acquired under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and in accordance with FAR 13.5 procedures.
It has been determined that API is the most advantageous provider of this item. API is the original equipment supplier for the existing failed heat exchanger and presents the quickest economical path to ending the current work stoppage. It would take substantial duplication of resources and time for another source to provide the required item and this additional expense is not expected to be recovered through competition.
Provision for this JOFOC is made under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). FAR Part 13.5 procedures are used under the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(g)(4) which requires NASA to follow 41 U.S.C.1901(e).
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Michael Devine at michael.p.devine@nasa.gov not later than Friday 28 FEB 2025 no later than 4:30pm EST. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
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
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Cold Compander BEP Heat Exchanger (HEX) | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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