Notice of Intent to Sole Source Liquid Helium Supply and Liquid Helium Pump Lease for NASA/KSC

The NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is seeking to acquire bulk liquid helium (LHe) and lease LHe pumps to support operations at the KSC Converter Compressor Facility (CCF) and the KSC gaseous helium (GHe) supply pipeline. The pipeline supplies both KSC and the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS). The KSC bulk LHe to GHe conversion system and the CCF capability that supplies the GHe into the pipeline is a launch critical element supporting space launch operations. • The LHe pumps must meet the required performance criteria, including peak pressure and flow rate, to support launches. • The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is FAR Part 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). • Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Rose Dougherty, Contracting Officer.