ONE VACUUM PUMP, BRAND: BEACH RUSS for remanufactured/refurbished, complete Beach Russ High Vacuum Pump

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice seeking one remanufactured/refurbished Beach Russ High Vacuum Pump for the NASA Glenn Research Center Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility. The notice indicates NASA's intent to potentially issue a sole source contract to Metallurgical High Vacuum Corp located in Fennville, Michigan, which has been identified as the sole provider for this specific equipment. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items, with the applicable NAICS code 333912 for Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing. The specific vacuum pump required is a Beach-Russ RP750D model with precise technical specifications for performance and operational parameters. The contract opportunity was posted on December 19, 2024, with responses due by December 24, 2024.

Interested contractors must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Laura Quave by 3:00 p.m. CST on the specified due date, with only written responses being accepted. The government will evaluate submissions to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement, though they retain discretion to maintain the sole source approach. The vacuum pump must meet stringent technical requirements, including specific performance metrics such as achieving a 0.03-0.05 Torr final vacuum level and using Shell Rotella T-2 15W-40 lubricant. The period of performance is anticipated to be from late 2024 to early 2025, with a mandatory one-year warranty from delivery. Potential contractors should carefully review the detailed Statement of Work, which outlines comprehensive specifications for the pump, including requirements for wear components, factory testing, and potential acceptance criteria. The total package includes the pump, base, oil reservoir, motor, drive components, and associated mechanical systems.