CRYOGENIC TRANSPORTATION TRAILER
ID: 80AFRC25Q0004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CNTREDWARDS, CA, 93523, USA

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Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

PSC

TRAILERS (2330)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cf70994bcd994f3eb2e5b61ee512810d/view
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    NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Cryogenic Transportation Trailer designed for the delivery of liquid nitrogen (LN2) and gaseous nitrogen (GN2) for thermal testing purposes. The trailer must have a usable capacity between 4,500 and 6,000 gallons, with the capability to store, transport, and dispense LN2 and GN2, while adhering to specific operational parameters and safety regulations. This procurement is critical for enhancing AFRC's capabilities in experimental flight research, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and relevant ASME codes. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by 12:00 PM Pacific on Thursday, March 13, 2025, to Melissa Newell at melissa.newell@nasa.gov, and are encouraged to address any questions by March 7, 2025.

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    Melissa Newell
    melissa.newell@nasa.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf
    NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) seeks to procure a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved mobile trailer for delivering both liquid nitrogen (LN2) and gaseous nitrogen (GN2) for thermal testing. The trailer must be capable of receiving, storing, transporting, and dispensing LN2 and GN2, integrated into a self-contained unit with specific operational parameters. The scope includes design, manufacturing, testing, and operator training for the trailer. Key specifications for the trailer include a usable capacity between 4,500 and 6,000 gallons, with adjustable pressures up to 160 psig. It should provide LN2 at up to 100 psig and GN2 at a flow rate of 1,000 SCFM. Safety features must include temperature and pressure monitoring gauges, an emergency shutoff system, and compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards and relevant ASME codes. The contractor is responsible for all associated elements, including documentation, installation, and training for AFRC personnel. The project emphasizes adherence to safety regulations during the transportation of cryogenic materials. This statement of work forms part of the formal Request for Proposals (RFP) as the AFRC advances its capabilities in experimental flight research.
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    CRYOGENIC TRANSPORTATION TRAILER
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