SV Series solenoid valves

NASA's Shared Services Center has issued a Request for Quotation for SV Series solenoid valves, specifically requiring two different models from Circle Seal Controls, Inc.: six units of part number SV10T32P4P34 and two units of part number SV30T32P8P34S. This brand name requirement is justified due to the unique technical specifications needed for 3-way solenoid valves operating in hydrogen gas environments with hazardous location electrical ratings and maximum allowable working pressure of 3,000 psig. Only authorized distributors of Circle Seal Controls, Inc. are eligible to submit quotes, and all valves must undergo oxygen cleaning prior to delivery. The contract will be awarded using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, with technically unacceptable quotes being removed from consideration. Questions must be submitted in writing by July 9, 2025, and quotes are due by July 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. CT, with quotes required to remain valid for 30 days.

This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered. Circle Seal Controls, Inc. is identified as the sole source provider due to their unique technical capabilities, with alternative 2-way solenoid valve solutions being approximately four times more costly and less operationally effective than their 3-way valve solution. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation, the procurement involves a total of eight specialized solenoid valves with an estimated procurement lead-time of 18-20 weeks. The place of performance is Cleveland, OH 44135, with delivery required FOB Destination to NASA Glenn Research Center at 21000 Brook Park Road, Building 309, Room 203. The valves will be utilized by NASA's Photovoltaic and Electrochemical Systems Branch for specialized hydrogen gas applications requiring precise pressure control and hazardous location compliance.