NASA/MSFC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Low Leakage Valves Development and Test Program.  The purpose of the Low Leakage Valves Development and Test Program procurement is to design, develop, fabricate, and test a liquid hydrogen isolation valve with a 3” diameter.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.

The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 336415 and 1250 employees, respectively.

The anticipated release date of the RFP 80MSFC24R0008 is on or about 29 March 2024 with an anticipated proposal due date of on or about 30 April 2024.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf

If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on www.Sam.gov.

It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).

All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Jason Arnold at [email protected] not later than March 13, 2024.  Telephone questions will not be accepted.