Swagelok Cell 109 Fuel Cell Panel 4 Hardware

NASA's Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of Swagelok Cell 109 Fuel Cell Panel 4 Hardware. The agency intends to award a sole source contract to Abbott Valve & Fitting Co., located in Solon, Ohio, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as the company has been determined to be the sole provider of this specific hardware. The procurement will be conducted at NASA's Glenn Research Center (GRC), with performance requirements defined by a detailed engineering specification. The government plans to acquire the required commercial items and services under the provisions and procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) and PSC Code 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings).

The Special Notice seeks to determine whether alternative vendors exist capable of providing the required Swagelok Cell 109 Fuel Cell Panel 4 Hardware, which comprises 26 line items of stainless steel fluid system components needed for a new fuel cell panel buildup in Building 334, Cell 109. Interested organizations must submit written capabilities and qualifications statements by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 9, 2026, with all correspondence referencing Notice ID 80NSSC26924115Q. There are no specific eligibility restrictions or set-asides mentioned, though submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether the procurement should proceed on a competitive basis rather than as a sole source award. The government retains complete discretion in this determination, and only written submissions are acceptable; oral communications will not be considered. The primary point of contact is Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist, at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov or 228-813-6420.