Xenon gas, approximately 2,000 L of high-purity xenon
ID: 80NSSC25890932Q-R1Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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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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Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

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MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES (6850)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/85558bd043c849c0af4036bdf30fff28/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is seeking to procure approximately 2,000 liters of high-purity xenon gas, specifically for electric propulsion testing. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and requires the xenon to meet stringent purity standards, with detailed allowable impurity levels outlined in the associated documents. The successful delivery of this high-purity xenon is crucial for NASA's ongoing research and development in propulsion technologies. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 30, 2024, with a delivery deadline to the NASA Glenn Research Center by December 31, 2024. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov or by phone at 228-813-6420.

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    laura quave
    (228) 813-6420
    laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
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    The NASA Shared Services Center has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 80NSSC25890932Q-R1 for the procurement of 2,000 liters of high-purity xenon for electric propulsion testing. This procurement is explicitly set aside for small businesses and requires the xenon to meet stringent purity standards, with specific allowable impurity levels detailed in the document. The delivery deadline is set for December 31, 2024, to the NASA Glenn Research Center, including all shipping costs and proper certification for purity. Offerors must submit their quotes by December 30, 2024, and maintain their validity for 30 days. The document outlines essential instructions for offerors, including the need for registration with the System for Award Management and compliance with various federal regulations, including representations and certifications regarding telecommunications services and ownership status. The RFQ details evaluation criteria, terms and conditions applicable to commercial item procurement, and various FAR clauses incorporated by reference that govern the contract. The emphasis on clean and regulated procurement highlights NASA's commitment to working with small businesses while ensuring product quality and safety protocols in alignment with federal acquisition regulations.
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