Vacuum jacketed flex hoses/26-8XXX-5001 &26-8XXX-5002/ 6

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Background The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is issuing this Request for Quotation (RFQ) 80NSSC26934366Q for the procurement of vacuum jacketed flex hoses. The goal of this contract is to acquire specific hoses that meet stringent requirements for use in environments involving liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, essential for NASA's operations. Work Details This solicitation includes a requirement for the following items: - Quantity: 3 units of 1/2” x 7’ vacuum jacketed flexible hose, female JIC both ends, rated for liquid hydrogen. - Working Pressure: 500 psig - Proof Pressure: 1000 psig - Working Temperature: -425°F - Cleanliness Level: RPTSTD-8070-0001 Level 400 - Quantity: 3 units of 1/2” x 7’ vacuum jacketed flexible hose, female JIC both ends, rated for liquid oxygen. - Working Pressure: 500 psig - Proof Pressure: 1000 psig - Working Temperature: -300°F - Cleanliness Level: RPTSTD-8070-0001 Level 400A The delivery location is Stennis Space Center, Building 2204. The required lead time for delivery is approximately 8 weeks. Period of Performance Delivery is required within approximately 8 weeks from the date of order. Place of Performance Stennis Space Center, Building 2204, MS. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be authorized resellers only. The solicitation specifies that vendors must include their CAGE/UEI code, FOB destination, lead time for delivery, and a point of contact name and email in their bid. Additionally, vendors must reference the tracking number (80NSSC26934366Q) in the subject line of their email when submitting a quote. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract based on NASA award 80NSSC26P0184, awarded to Kendall Holdings for GN2 vent valve and vacuum jacketed flex hose work. The current RFQ is also for vacuum jacketed flex hoses (brand-name/equivalent items 26-8XXX-5001 and 26-8XXX-5002) with cryogenic liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen ratings, suggesting the prior hose-related effort is a continuation of supplying similar components for comparable NASA use cases.