Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice for 15 ksi Cryogenic Vessel - DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information only; it is not a Solicitation ( i. e. Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, or Invitation for Bids) or an indication that the National Aeronautics and Space Administrati
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from NASA Stennis Space Center (SSC) to gather industry capabilities for designing and fabricating a high-pressure, vacuum-jacketed cryogenic vessel suitable for liquid oxygen, liquid hydrogen, and/or liquid methane service. Two vessels will be required. Key requirements include a maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) of 15,000 psig, a minimum volume of 500 gallons, and operation between -423F and 100F. The vessel must be ASME code rated and meet ASME BPVC Section VIII Divisions I, II, or III, with piping conforming to ASME B31. 3. Vendors are requested to provide a capability statement, similar past project experience, ASME certifications, in-house testing capability, ROM cost and schedule, and any exceptions. Responses should be limited to ten pages and submitted in MS Word (. docx) or Adobe PDF (. pdf) format. Questions regarding this RFI should be directed to Stephen Penton at ***@***. *. * by April 24, 2026, 1:00 PM CST. The RFI also asks for recommendations on NAICS codes, average project duration, warranty inclusion, and whether the requirement is considered Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS).
The RFI does not specify a delivery deadline as it is a request for information only and not a solicitation.
The bid notice asks for recommendations on whether a one-year warranty is included in the total price for a cryogenic vessel or if it is a separate cost.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) only and not a solicitation, therefore there is no award criterion.
Vendors should provide a detailed description of their company's interest in and demonstrated ability to perform the requirements, along with examples of up to three past projects of similar size and complexity.
The RFI does not specify a challenge deadline as it is a request for information only and not a solicitation.
The RFI asks vendors to provide ROM cost and schedule, but the estimated total value is not specified.