Replacement Access Hatch for PSL Primary Cooler 28"

NASA Shared Services Center is procuring a replacement access hatch for the Propulsion Systems Laboratory Primary Cooler at NASA Glenn Research Center. The required item is a 28" CL150 Vertical Tube Turns Double Bolt Closure manufactured by Sypris Technologies, which represents a brand name or equal procurement for critical laboratory equipment. The solicitation requires the hatch to meet specific technical specifications including a design pressure of 50 psig, design temperature of 250°F, and MDMT of -20°F, with materials including SA350LF2 CL1/A694-F46 hub material and SA 516N Gr. 70 head material. Contract award will be made using lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with offerors required to demonstrate compliance with all solicitation requirements and maintain registration in the System for Award Management. The quote submission deadline is August 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT, with quotes remaining valid for 30 days after submission.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332999 for miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing. The sole source justification identifies Sypris Technologies as the recommended contractor due to the unique characteristics of the existing equipment and the lack of alternative manufacturers identified through market research. The procurement supports critical PSL operations where unplanned maintenance could result in costs exceeding $20,000 per day due to facility downtime. Delivery is required by December 15, 2025, with the hatch shipped FOB Destination to Cleveland, Ohio 44135. The procurement includes comprehensive documentation requirements such as drawings with parts lists, operations and maintenance manuals, and ASME Section VIII, Division I U-Stamp with U2A Partial Data Report, all necessary for the upcoming hydrostatic test of the Primary Cooler water jacket.