Swagelok M200 Orbital Welding System

NASA Shared Services Center is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) 80NSSC26914206Q for a Swagelok M200 Orbital Welding System. This procurement is a brand-name, small business set-aside with NAICS Code 333992. Quotes are due by January 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT, and all questions must be submitted in writing by January 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT to Kimberlynn Lancaster. Offerors must be registered with SAM.gov and complete specific provisions regarding telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. The solicitation includes various FAR and NFS clauses, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations, ethical conduct, and specific certifications for small businesses. An ombudsman is available for concerns, and the contract will be a firm-fixed-price. Additionally, the contractor must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations.

NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) seeks a new, factory-warrantied orbital welding system for its Smart Sensing and Electronics System branch. The system will be used for welding Swagelok fittings and lines to facilitate semiconductor equipment, supporting the development of silicon carbide integrated circuits and sensors for aerospace applications. Key specifications include compatibility with 1/8 to 1/2-inch and 3 to 12mm welds, a complete setup with power supply, weld head, fixture kit, work support, and electrode tips, and an integrated mass flow controller for shield gas. The system must also offer weld output performance monitoring and recording, automatic weld procedure generation with multiple material options, and be a portable tabletop unit running on 115 VAC 60Hz single-phase power. The seller must be an authorized dealer or OEM.

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center for a Swagelok M200 Orbital Welding System. It outlines five key sections: Statement of Work/Bid Schedule, Instructions to Offerors, Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications, Clauses/Terms and Conditions, and Quote Evaluation Criteria. Key instructions for offerors include a quote due date of February 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT, submission to Kimberlynn Lancaster at Kimberlynn.m.lancaster@nasa.gov, and a requirement for quotes to remain valid for 30 days. All questions must be submitted in writing by February 12, 2026. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 333992, and offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov. The RFQ emphasizes compliance with various FAR and NASA FAR Supplement clauses, including those related to Buy American, Trade Agreements, Export Licenses, and representations concerning telecommunications equipment, tax liabilities, and corporate responsibility. An ombudsman is available for concerns that cannot be resolved by the contracting officer.