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Helium Liquefier

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (8000) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 3655 | Last Modified: 07/10/2025

Procurement Summary

NASA’s requirement is to purchase Helium Liquefiers/Refrigerator Systems capable of implementing a gas-bearing helium turbo-expander with a variable brake design simultaneously allowing for a significant power reduction while maintaining high efficiency, which is a critical capability for NASA testing. The acquisition is a part of a strategic center capability enhancement to enable cryogenic space environmental testing and material development at the Cryogenic Components Laboratory at NASA’s Armstrong Test Facility. The liquefier provides liquid helium and refrigeration capabilities for environmental testing.

Waiver Rationale Summary

No domestic product was identified that could meet the Government's requirement. Due to there being no alternate sources, based on market research, this procurement is being conducted using other than full and open competition.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

No

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Pending

Product

GAS GENERATING AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS, FIXED OR MOBILE

NAICS

325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

Date Submitted

07/10/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

80GRC025CA014

Solicitation ID

80GRC025CA014

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Between 1 and 2 years

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION