Single Liquid Helium Pump Contract Extension
ID: 80KSC019P0055Type: Justification
AwardedFeb 14, 2023
Award #:80KSC019P0055
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

LIQUID PROPELLANT FUELS AND OXIDIZERS, CHEMICAL BASE (9135)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/93fda0ccb71c415a9aa5915345638c12/view
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    Description

    NASA's Kennedy Space Center is seeking to extend the contract for a sole source Liquid Helium Pump, which is critical for supporting operations at the facility. This extension is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's requirements for this specialized equipment. The Liquid Helium Pump is essential for various aerospace applications, particularly in cryogenic environments. Interested parties can reach out to Brenda Teachworth at brenda.L.teachworth@nasa.gov or call 321-867-7449 for further details regarding this procurement opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brenda Teachworth
    (321) 867-7449
    brenda.L.teachworth@nasa.gov
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