Horiba Fuelcon upgrade for Methane/Oxygen SOFC Test Capability
ID: 80NSSC26909571QType: 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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Engineering Services (541330)

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MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (K066)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6559188aa9be47f38b89b90e37635100/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure an upgrade for the Horiba Fuelcon Evaluator test stand to enhance Methane/Oxygen Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) test capabilities at the Glenn Research Center. The project involves significant modifications to an existing test stand, which has been dormant for over five years, to accommodate new fuel cell articles for Mars applications, including enhancements in fuel handling and increased load bank capacity. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 11, 2025, to be considered for this sole-source contract, which is governed by FAR Parts 12 and 13. Oral communications are not accepted, and the procurement will include specific requirements regarding the use of artificial intelligence as outlined in OMB memo M-25-22.

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    laura quave
    (228) 813-6420
    laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0040014 Tab 04 4 SOW_Redacted.pdf
    The Statement of Work outlines a project to upgrade a Horiba Fuelcon Evaluator test stand in Building 109 for Mars applications. The existing test stand, dormant for over five years and originally configured for aerospace (hydrogen/air reactants, up to 1kWe), requires recommissioning and significant modification. The upgrade will involve an on-site engineering assessment, recalibration, and modifications to accommodate methane/oxygen fuel cell articles for Mars applications. Key upgrades include enhanced oxygen and methane handling, increased load bank capacity to 1.8kWe, an updated safety matrix, and training for GRC personnel. Additionally, the procurement mandates the inclusion of specific AI verbiage in the contract, requiring contractors to disclose AI use and adhere to additional requirements for acquiring covered AI systems or services as defined by OMB memo M-25-22.
    SATPC0040014 Tab 07 Capability Statement Commercial.pdf
    NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole-source contract to HORIBA INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED for a Horiba Fuelcon upgrade, enhancing Methane/Oxygen SOFC Test capability at NASA's Glenn Research Center. This procurement falls under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) due to HORIBA INSTRUMENTS being the sole provider. The acquisition involves commercial items and services, adhering to FAR Parts 12 and 13, with NAICS Code 541330. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by December 11, 2025, to Laura Quave (laura.a.quave@nasa.gov) to be considered for a competitive procurement, though the decision to compete rests solely with the government. Oral communications are not accepted, and NASA Clause 1852.215-84 (Ombudsman) applies.
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