Procurement of sabatier system with hamilton

NASA/JSC has a requirement for the support required to sustain the existing Sabatier-based reaction system currently onboard the International Space Station (ISS).

The Sabatier system uses a catalyst that reacts with carbon dioxide and hydrogen, both byproducts of current life-support systems onboard the ISS, to produce water and methane. This interaction closes the loop in the oxygen and water regeneration cycle and provides NASA with a means to produce water without the need to transport it from Earth. Accordingly, NASA has determined that it would be advantageous to continue operating the Sabatier system on-board the ISS as continued operations will reduce the need for transporting water via available space cargo launch services.

NASA/JSC intends to contract with Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International for these services on a sole source basis from October 2014 to December 2024. Hamilton Sundstrand has been performing the current contract, NNH08CD04C, in support of the ISS since April 2008.

The Sabatier system was designed and manufactured by Hamilton Sundstrand. As such, Hamilton Sundstrand is the only company that has access to the proprietary drawings and the knowledge necessary to maintain the critical hardware and provide the required services. Therefore, Hamilton Sundstrand is considered uniquely qualified to provide the support necessary to maintain the Sabatier system.

Other firms desiring consideration are requested to fully identify their interest and capabilities within 15 days of the date of publication of this synopsis to the contacts provided below.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on August 13, 2014. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

All responsible sources may submit an offer, 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 http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/p ub_library/Omb.html .

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