NASA SSC LN2 Specification Change
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA STENNIS SPACE CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9f93eca0bd3f414fb58c13f998535f56/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking information from potential sources regarding a specification change for Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) at the John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC) in Mississippi. The agency aims to transition from the current MIL-PRF-27401H Type II Grade B specification to the CGA G-10.1-2023 Grade L, and is soliciting capability statements from all interested parties, particularly small businesses and historically underrepresented institutions, to assess competition levels and subcontracting goals. Interested vendors are invited to submit documentation and responses to specific inquiries by October 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT, with all communications directed to James "Tre" Hamilton at james.l.hamilton@nasa.gov. This opportunity is part of NASA's ongoing efforts to enhance its operational capabilities and is not a commitment for future procurement.

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    James "Tre" Hamilton
    (228) 342-4052
    james.l.hamilton@nasa.gov
    Melissa Wagner
    (228) 688-1065
    melissa.r.wagner@nasa.gov
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