Vacuum Pumping system for ATF / CCL

NASA is conducting a small business set-aside procurement for a vacuum pumping system to support the Armstrong Test Facility (ATF) and Combined Chemistry Laboratory (CCL). This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks a brand name or equal vacuum pumping train, including turbo pumps, roughing pumps, and associated hardware, for delivery to the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Managed through the NASA Shared Services Center, the procurement uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation logic. The technical specifications define 27 distinct requirements, including performance metrics for pumping speed, ultimate pressure, and Profi-bus communication protocols. Quotes must include a Cage Code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and lead times after receipt of order (ARO). The response deadline was recently extended to June 3, 2026. The solicitation package includes a primary Request for Quotation (RFQ) and a detailed technical specification (Revision 3) outlining administrative procedures and hardware characteristics. All deliverables are to be shipped FOB Destination, and the government will not use credit cards for payment. The solicitation includes an RFQ for administrative instructions and a Revision 3 technical specification for hardware requirements. Evaluation follows LPTA logic, requiring compliance with all technical parameters. Acquisition is brand-name-or-equal for a complete vacuum pumping train including turbo pumps, roughing pumps, and ballast purge valves.