Experimental Cryogenic Vacuum Pressure Vessel for Characterization of Flashing Liquid Jet

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center (NSSC) requires an experimental cryogenic vacuum pressure vessel for the characterization of flashing liquid jets. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 80NSSC26930603Q, falls under NAICS code 541330 Engineering Services and PSC 6605 Navigational Instruments. The government intends to acquire these commercial items or services through a sole-source contract for performance at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) located in the United States.

This acquisition is designated as an 8AN 8AN set-aside. NASA/NSSC serves as the procuring center for this effort and intends to utilize FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items. Interested organizations may submit written capabilities and qualifications to the primary point of contact, McKenzie Hanson, by 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on June 5, 2026. The government will evaluate these submissions solely to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis rather than as a sole-source award.

The determination to compete the effort remains within the discretion of the government. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, applies to this acquisition. The notice was published on June 2, 2026, and contains no associated attachments.