A pump heat exchanger package to remove 130 kW with 50 GPM of process fluid to the hot plates.
ID: 80NSSC25898746QType: 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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Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

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COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure a pump heat exchanger package designed to efficiently remove 130 kW of heat with a flow rate of 50 gallons per minute (GPM) for use with a vacuum furnace. The procurement aims to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with performance and safety standards, featuring a closed-loop cooling design, independent temperature control, and a fully assembled unit that includes necessary components and documentation. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the primary contact, Kacey Hickman, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 24, 2025, as the government intends to issue a sole source contract to MultiStack Bac, the determined sole provider for this requirement.

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    The government intends to procure a pump heat exchanger package to efficiently remove 130 kW of heat with a flow rate of 50 GPM, specifically for use with a vacuum furnace. The design requirements call for a system rated for a maximum of 102 kW, including a 30% oversizing from a previous unit. Key features include independent temperature control for enhanced productivity, a closed-loop cooling design to separate the cooling water from the process, and a fully assembled unit that includes various components like pumps and controllers, along with necessary documentation. Equipment must undergo run testing before shipment. The expected timeline includes drawing submission 8-10 weeks after order placement and equipment delivery 20-24 weeks post drawing approval. This procurement is part of federally funded initiatives to upgrade and maintain operational efficiency in government facilities, ensuring compliance with performance and safety standards.
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