Hydrogen Electrical Power System (HEPS) Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 80AFRC21CA004Type: Presolicitation
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CNTREDWARDS, CA, 93523, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH (AR12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e3cf5c0a1cca4fe48f6217d7ccf8e50e/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) intends to modify the existing Hydrogen Electrical Power System (HEPS) contract to include a heat exchanger trade study for the tipping point rocket locker hardware. This modification will be executed as a sole source contract with Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc., as they are deemed the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements under FAR 6.302-1. Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications by November 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM PST, to determine if the acquisition can be conducted competitively. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Roxana Romero at roxana.l.romero@nasa.gov or Lonna Rumsey at lonna.rumsey@nasa.gov.

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