NASA Agency-wide Acquisition of Nitrogen and Oxygen (NANO) 4 – 2025 Opt-In
ID: 80KSC023R0022_Opt_In_2025Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTERKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL, 32899, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

LIQUID PROPELLANT FUELS AND OXIDIZERS, CHEMICAL BASE (9135)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a4a7546ad8c3476e9271858ad96fd159/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking proposals for the Agency-wide Acquisition of Nitrogen and Oxygen (NANO) 4 opt-in opportunity, aimed at supplying liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen to support operations at various NASA centers across the United States. This procurement is critical for current and future aerospace flight, simulation, research, development, and testing operations, with the contract's ordering period valid through June 30, 2029. Interested contractors, including new entrants and current NANO-4 contractors, must submit a Capability Form detailing their production and distribution capabilities by January 30, 2026, with questions directed to Kristal Kerr and Justin Ko via email. The opportunity is part of a larger initiative that has already awarded contracts to six companies, and it encourages participation from new suppliers to enhance competition and capability in the supply chain.

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    Kristal Kerr
    kristal.kerr@nasa.gov
    Justin Ko
    justin.j.ko@nasa.gov
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    Attachment 2.1, Capability Form for IDIQ SubCLINs.pdf
    The document, Attachment 2.1 - Capability Form for Solicitation Number 80KSC023R0022, is a structured form designed to gather detailed information from offerors regarding their capabilities to supply propellants. It covers essential details such as the solicitation number, contract line item number, and the specific propellant being offered. The form requires comprehensive offeror information, including company name, address, and primary and alternate contact details. Furthermore, it delves into production capabilities, requesting data on primary and alternate production facility addresses, contacts, maximum fixed storage capacity, and maximum daily and monthly production rates in tons. Distribution capabilities are also assessed, with questions on the number of tanker trailers, average tanker trailer capacity, and the average number of drivers. This form is crucial for evaluating potential contractors' capacity to meet the demands of government propellant supply contracts.
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