URGENT Repair of Autoclave - WORK STOPPAGE - This is for parts and labor to repair TEC Autoclave

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for an urgent repair of a TEC Autoclave located at NASA Langley Research Center. The notice describes a work stoppage scenario requiring immediate technical intervention for a critical piece of equipment. NASA intends to issue a sole source contract to Advanced Processing Technology Inc. (AvPro) of Norman, Oklahoma, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The procurement will be conducted using commercial item procedures under NAICS code 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance. The urgent nature of the repair is emphasized throughout the documentation, highlighting potential operational disruptions if not addressed promptly.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to repair the TEC Autoclave with minimal operational interruption, with AvPro identified as the sole qualified vendor. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the designated point of contact, Shanna Patterson, by 7:00 AM CST on January 9, 2025. While the government will evaluate any submissions to potentially consider competitive procurement, the current intent remains a sole source contract. The existing maintenance agreement with AvPro provides significant advantages, including a 20% parts discount, on-site labor support, and next-day parts delivery. The period of performance is estimated at one week following contract award, with the procurement focusing specifically on hardware components, equipment replacement, and associated labor for the autoclave repair. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice.