Temperature & Humidity Equipment Conditioning Unit for ECLSS SBAR System

NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center has issued a Special Notice for the acquisition of a Temperature & Humidity Equipment Conditioning Unit for the ECLSS SBAR (Sorbent-Based Atmospheric Revitalization) System. The agency intends to award a sole source contract to RUSSELLS TECHNICAL PRODUCTS INC, having determined that this vendor is the sole provider capable of meeting the specialized requirements. The procurement will be conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) authority using commercial item acquisition procedures outlined in FAR Parts 12 and 13. Performance will take place at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The NAICS classification for this effort is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). This is a Total Small Business set-aside opportunity.

The objective of this Special Notice is to solicit capabilities and qualifications from interested organizations that may challenge the sole source determination or provide alternative solutions prior to contract award. Interested parties must submit written responses by March 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time to Monica D Wilson (Procurement Assistant) or Shari Trigg (Lead Contract Specialist). The conditioning unit must meet rigorous technical specifications including precise temperature and humidity control, specific physical dimensions not exceeding 54" x 50" x 76", operation on 460-volt 3-phase 60-hertz electrical service, and delivery within 7 months of contract award. Eligible contractors must be small businesses and capable of delivering a system that can simulate full-range cabin inlet air conditions for atmospheric revitalization testing. The Government reserves the right to determine whether to conduct this procurement competitively based on submitted responses, and all determinations remain solely within government discretion.