Replacement Access Hatch for PSL Primary Cooler 28"

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking quotes for a replacement access hatch for the PSL (Propulsion Systems Laboratory) Primary Cooler, specifically requiring a 28" CL150 Vertical Tube Turns Double Bolt Closure manufactured by Sypris Technologies. This procurement represents a brand name requirement due to the critical nature of ensuring immediate compatibility with existing systems and eliminating the need for modifications at the high-occupancy PSL facility. The solicitation requires vendors to be registered in SAM.gov and include their UEI/CAGE codes with their submissions, along with comprehensive technical documentation including drawings, operations manuals, maintenance manuals, and ASME Section VIII Division I U-Stamp certification. The government will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology to award the contract to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest price while meeting all technical requirements. Quotes are due by September 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT and must be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer with the specific RFQ tracking number 80NSSC25912485Q-R1 included in the subject line.

This solicitation does not include any set-aside designations and operates under full and open competition, though it specifies brand name requirements for Sypris Technologies (Tube Turns Products). The replacement hatch must meet stringent technical specifications including design pressure of 50 psig, design temperature range from -20°F to 250°F, and specific material requirements with SA350LF2 CL1/A694-F46 hub material and SA 516N Gr. 70 head material. The critical delivery deadline is December 15, 2025, to NASA Glenn's PSL facility in Cleveland, Ohio 44135, with shipping terms designated as FOB Destination. The urgency of this procurement is underscored by the potential financial impact of facility downtime, which could exceed $20,000 per day, making the immediate compatibility and operational continuity essential factors in the brand name specification. The contract award value has been redacted from the available documentation, though the performance period is scheduled to begin November 7, 2025.