Environmental Control System

This procurement specification defines the requirements for purchasing a turn-key, weather-rated air compressor enclosure system to supply clean, dry compressed air to the Environmental Control System at Launch Complex 39B (LC-39B) at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center. The vendor must deliver and activate a fully fabricated, ready-to-connect system capable of surviving a launch-induced environment (including vibration, thermal, and plume impingement pressures from the Space Launch System) and operating continuously in a coastal environment. Key technical requirements include delivering a minimum flow rate of 55 lbm/min of compressed air at a minimum of 70 psig, with a purity classification of ISO 8573-1:2010 [3:3:0] and zero oil concentration. To ensure reliability, the system must feature N+1 redundancy for critical components such as compressors, dryers, filters, control systems, and power transformers. The scope of work encompasses the weather-rated enclosure, carbon steel air receivers designed for a 20-year lifespan, remote control and monitoring capabilities, and carbon monoxide monitoring. All equipment must comply with specified industry and NASA standards, particularly NASA-STD-5008 for corrosion-resistant protective coatings. Additionally, the vendor is responsible for shipping, on-site activation, comprehensive technical documentation (including piping and electrical schematics), up to four hours of on-site operator training, and a one-year warranty on parts and labor starting from equipment startup.

This federal solicitation (SF 1449), issued by the NASA Kennedy Space Center Office of Procurement, seeks proposals under solicitation number 80KSC026Q0013. The procurement is for a single BAIR Enclosure (Item 0001) under Product Service Code E1NB and NAICS code 333413, to be delivered on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis by February 28, 2027. Offers are due by October 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The contract specialist and primary contact for this effort is Joshua Giraud. The government will evaluate proposals based on Price and Technical Capability, with technical capability and past performance being equal in importance to price. Key contract terms include a strict funding restriction (DEVIATION) prohibiting bilateral participation, collaboration, or coordination with China or Chinese-owned companies using NASA funds, unless the acquisition involves commercial and non-developmental items. Vouchers and invoices will be processed and paid through the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC). The solicitation incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) clauses by reference and full text, and includes a single attachment: the Environmental Control System Statement of Work (BAIR ECS SOW), dated September 17, 2026.