Pressure Vessel (SATPC0039055)

NASA's Shared Services Center is seeking a contractor to fabricate a pressure vessel for a 16-inch gas gun at the NASA Glenn Research Center's Ballistics Impact Laboratory. The procurement requires fabrication of a carbon steel pressure vessel with a maximum allowable working pressure of 300 psi, designed for working temperatures between 60°F and 120°F, and constructed according to ASME Section VIII Division 1 standards. The vessel specifications include a 16-inch outer diameter with vertical orientation, 2:1 elliptical heads, custom 16-inch flange, and typical industrial painting. Quotes are due by July 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT, with the procurement being evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) approach. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include their cage code or entity number with their quote submission.

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the Total Small Business designation. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332420 for Metal Tank Manufacturing and requires delivery within 3-4 months of order receipt. The pressure vessel will be used for research purposes in support of an upcoming Space Act Agreement and must include features such as four lifting points, a 3 x 1/2" NPT bung, and an ACME screw height adjustment mechanism with an overall height of 88 inches. Performance will take place at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and the selected contractor must submit drawings to NASA for approval before fabrication begins. The solicitation includes detailed technical drawings and specifications prepared by NASA's engineering team, with questions and answers provided to clarify technical requirements for potential bidders.