CUSTOM CRYOGENIC THERMAL CHAMBER
ID: 80NSSC25885319QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

PSC

COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

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https://sam.gov/opp/086b4953cc3c4ba39b859f3014d94057/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure a custom cryogenic thermal chamber, which is essential for conducting advanced thermal cycling tests at the Glenn Research Center. The chamber must meet specific performance requirements, including the ability to cycle temperatures between -150ºC and 200ºC, achieve rapid heating and cooling rates, and utilize liquid nitrogen efficiently. This procurement is critical for NASA's research and development efforts in cryogenic environments, and the contract is intended to be awarded on a sole-source basis to Temptronic Corp, the sole provider of the required equipment. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Kacey Hickman by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on October 10, 2024, to be considered for this opportunity.

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    kacey Hickman
    kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0036803 Tab 04 4 Spec sheet.pdf
    NASA Glenn Research Center has issued specifications for a cryogenic thermal chamber designed for thermal cycling between -150ºC and 200ºC, with the capability to reach below -170ºC. The chamber must achieve heating rates of 22-35ºC/min and cooling rates of 25-100ºC/min. A key requirement is the ability to cycle from -110ºC to 200ºC in under 30 minutes using liquid nitrogen, limiting nitrogen consumption to less than 6L per cycle. The chamber should feature insulated walls at least 4 inches thick, an internal workspace measuring over 8 inches high by 9 inches wide by 7 inches deep, and an internal heater and fan for temperature uniformity. Additionally, it requires a programmable PID controller to automate temperature cycling, relay output for an induction heater, a failsafe module, and an internal shelf for sample support. This specification reflects NASA's focus on advanced testing capabilities in cryogenic environments, integral to their research and development efforts.
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