The document pertains to the procurement requirements for the supply of Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) by NASA, detailing estimated quantities for various delivery periods categorized into base and option periods. It specifies key supply points, including the GRC/Armstrong Test Facility, KSC/CCSFS, KSC Space Launch System (SLS), MSFC, and SSC, with differentiated maximum daily, weekly, and monthly limits for each. The Best Estimated Quantities (BEQs) provided are subject to change, indicating demand fluctuations over the projected schedule from December 2025 through November 2030, divided across multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN).
The document also notes compliance with industry specifications, such as the Compressed Gas Association's standards for hydrogen. It provides critical logistical information, including delivery locations and order limitations, supporting NASA's operational requirements for its space missions. The structured layout emphasizes the importance of timely and adequate supply management in the execution of NASA's objectives, ensuring continued progress on space initiatives while adhering to safety and regulatory measures.
NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is soliciting capability statements for the procurement of liquid hydrogen (LH2) to support multiple facilities, including Glenn Research Center and Stennis Space Center, as part of a planned Agency-wide acquisition. The request encourages participation from small businesses and minority institutions, particularly those defined under Executive Order 13985. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
Interested parties must submit a no more than 10-page capability statement outlining their qualifications, including company details, relevant experience, and information on prior contracts. KSC is also seeking feedback on various factors related to subcontracting, contract lengths, market trends for hydrogen, potential inclusion of the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) clause, and insights into commercial contracts.
Responses are to be submitted electronically by November 7, 2024. This Sources Sought Notice is solely for information gathering and not a commitment for procurement or financial reimbursement. Companies will not be notified of evaluation results.