Rollout Purge Units (RPU)
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- Solicitation number
- 80KSC024R0004
- Agency
- Kennedy Space Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4120 Air Conditioning Equipment
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA/KSC is seeking proposals to provide two Rollout Purge Units and associated accessories to meet requirements for the Space Launch System Block 1B program. The contractor will be responsible for providing, testing, and delivering two RPUs and Air Bearing Pallets along with required training and accessories, with an option for a third unit. Proposals will be evaluated based on best value without a preference for small businesses. The agency intends to release the RFP on October 27th, with proposals due by December 11th.
There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code is 333415 for Air Purification Equipment with a size standard of 1250 employees. The contractor will provide two RPUs to support operations on Mobile Launcher 2, with testing and delivery of all goods and services. The solicitation may provide for up to three units total. The pre-solicitation notice did not include any budget figures or prior incumbent information.
Notice text
NASA/KSC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Rollout Purge units (RPU), associated accessories and training.
NASA intends to procure Rollout Purge Units (RPU) to meet Space Launch System (SLS) Block 1B system requirements on Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) and will be compatible for use on ML1. Two (2) RPUs will be used (one primary unit & 1 stand-by unit) on the ML during rollout from the VAB to the launch pad and rollback to the VAB to provide conditioned air to the Service Module (SM) and Launch Abort System (LAS) on the Space Launch System (SLS). The RPUs will sit on the ML deck and interface with NASA-provided air ducting, electrical power supply and network communications After ML arrival at the Launch Pad the RPUs will be removed from the ML Deck for launch operations.
The contractor shall provide all resources and materials necessary to provide, test, and deliver two (2) RPUs and Associated Air Bearing Pallets (ABP) (3rd units optional) and other deliverables listed in the Statement of Work (SOW).
The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.
This acquisition is full and open competition.
The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 333415 and 1250 employees, respectively.
The anticipated release date of the RFPis on or about October 27, 2023 with an anticipated offer due date of on or about December 11, 2023.
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 : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
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Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Rollout Purge Units (RPU) | Award Notice | |
| Rollout Purge Units (RPU) | Solicitation | |
| Rollout Purge Units (RPU) | Pre-Solicitation |
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