P/N: 0117-011-001 FREEZING POINT ANALYZER, FUEL Qty 1/ea

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) 80NSSC26942711Q, issued by the NASA Shared Services Center, seeks a brand-name Precision Analyzer Company Freezing Point Analyzer (PN 0117-011-001) for the Global Hawk program. The requirement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334516. The analyzer must meet stringent technical specifications, including compliance with ASTM D7153 and IP 529 standards, a measuring range down to -100°C, and an internal Stirling cooling system. Delivery is required FOB Destination to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, no later than October 31, 2026. To be considered responsive, bidding vendors must provide proof of manufacturer pricing and authorization to resell the brand-name item. They must also state their capability to comply with the required Quality Document Q1-B and Certificate of Conformance. Quotes must be valid for at least 30 days and submitted to Tracy Bremer at tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov by September 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CT, with any technical questions due by September 16, 2026. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and include their CAGE code, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and after-receipt-of-order (ARO) delivery time in their submittal. NASA will evaluate proposals using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, awarding a firm-fixed-price contract to the conforming vendor.

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for purchasing one Freezing Point Analyzer (Part Number 0117-011-001 / NSN 6630017199789) to support the Global Hawk program. The required device must meet Q1-B quality documentation standards and feature specific technical capabilities, including ASTM D7153 compliance, a measuring range down to -100°C, a patented optical detection cell, and an internal Stirling cooling system. Additional operational requirements include a 15-minute test duration, a 10 ml sample volume, a 7-inch color touch-screen, and LIMS connectivity. The analyzer must be delivered to the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, no later than October 31, 2026.

This document outlines the Procurement Quality Requirements and Quality Assurance Terms and Conditions for the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). It establishes strict guidelines for prime suppliers and their sub-tiers to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Key provisions include: - **Prohibited Materials:** The use of liquid mercury, polyvinyl chloride, pure tin-plated components, and nylon materials is strictly banned due to toxicity, corrosion, and structural risks. - **Supplier Qualifications:** Prime suppliers must employ qualified personnel for handling aircraft parts and maintain a certified quality management system (such as AS9100, AS9120, ISO 9001, AS5553, or AS6081). All quality requirements must flow down to sub-tier suppliers. - **Monitoring and Record-Keeping:** NASA AFRC will actively monitor supplier performance using tools like the Supplier Assessment System (SAS), GIDEP, ERAI, and internal non-conformance databases. Contractors are also required to retain records in compliance with Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) subpart 4.7.