Spare parts and components for CVI Cryopump Rebuild

NASA's National Spacecraft and Spacecraft Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for spare parts and components required for a CVI Cryopump Rebuild. The opportunity is designated under Federal Contract Opportunity ID 538870da7ea74d85b29fcdb19560c717 and is set aside exclusively for small businesses. The solicitation specifically involves procurement of highly specialized replacement parts for cryopump equipment, with a strict requirement for precise components from a specific manufacturer. The notice was posted on April 16, 2025, with a submission deadline of April 18, 2025, and is categorized under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS code 334516.

The Special Notice indicates NASA's intent to issue a sole source contract to Kendall Holdings, Ltd. dba PHPK Technologies under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), after determining they are the sole provider of these specific parts. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on the specified deadline, with submissions to be evaluated to determine whether the procurement should be competitive. The procurement will be managed by NASA/NSSC and performed at NASA Glenn Research Center, focusing on specific replacement parts including compressor adsorbers, helium compressor rebuilds, drive head rebuilds, and various specialized components. Contractors must reference ID 80NSSC900890Q in all correspondence and understand that no alternative parts or vendor work will be permitted. The notice emphasizes that the final procurement decision remains at the government's discretion, and only written communications will be accepted.