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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 06, 2002 FBO #0035
SOURCES SOUGHT

68 -- GASEOUS NITROGEN TO KENNEDY SPACE CENTER & CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION

Notice Date

1/4/2002
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Procurement, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
 

ZIP Code

32899
 

Solicitation Number

RFO10-02-0009
 

Response Due

1/30/2002
 

Point of Contact

Lisa Morales, Contract Specialist, Phone (321) 867-3860, Fax (321) 867-1188, Email moralL@kscgws00.ksc.nasa.gov
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to Lisa Morales
(moralL@kscgws00.ksc.nasa.gov)
 

Description

NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Procurement Office is currently conducting market research for potential sources to supply gaseous nitrogen (GN2) to the Kennedy Space Center/Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (KSC/CCAFS) GN2 pipeline system to support space launch operations. GN2 provided into the KSC/CCAFS pipeline shall meet specification MIL-PRF-27401D, Type I (gaseous), Grade B with the additional requirement that the argon level not exceed 150 ppm by volume. Nominal daily flowrates vary from 2500 scfm to 3600 scfm continuous flow at a minimum 5600 psig pressure. Daily flowrates of up to 4500 scfm at 5600 psig minimum pressure are possible until mid-2004 after which one or two launch complexes may close thus reducing GN2 consumption to current levels (average 3300 scfm). Launch support high-flow-rates vary from a minimum of 5000 scfm up to 19,000 scfm for up to 16 hours or 14,000 scfm for up to 24 hours, all at 6500 psig minimum pressure. It is assumed the contractor would use a liquid nitrogen conversion system for supporting the high-flow-rate requirements. If true, liquid nitrogen production within 60 miles would be advantageous to the mission of KSC/CCAFS. Very high consideration would be given to a GN2 production plant, which directly feeds the KSC/CCAFS pipeline and is self-sufficient for liquid nitrogen re-supply (for high-flow-rate operations) within two years of contract award. There exists an extensive network of NASA owned underground pipeline (~25 miles), six meter stations, eight major valve stations, telemetry system at each meter station, cathodic protection systems, and other appurtenances which will be operated and maintained. A nine-mile long gaseous helium pipeline from the CX39/CCF area to CX37 helium meter station is also included since the helium pipeline makes use of GN2 system's telemetry system and has a similar cathodic protection system. Operation and maintenance of these launch critical systems is required to support of the basic function of providing GN2 to the KSC/CCAFS Space Port. Pictures and further descriptions of the pipeline is available on the World-Wide Web at: http://propellants.ksc.nasa.gov/gn2pipeline.htm NASA anticipates awarding a long term supply contract, firm fixed price (EPA adjustment included). The current contract for this requirement will expire on June 30, 2002. Potential sources that have knowledge, experience, technical expertise, and/or capabilities to supply GN2 to the KSC/CCAFS GN2 pipeline system are requested to submit a statement of interest, capability, past-performance, and proposed technical approach to meeting the government's requirements to the contracting officer. No solicitation exists. Therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the CBD and on the NASA Acquisition Internet Service. It will be potential offerors' responsibility to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Interested sources shall contact the contracting officer listed herein for additional information. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. All responses, questions, and comments shall be submitted in writing to the contracting officer no later than January 30, 2002. Potential sources may contact Ms. Lisa Morales at (321) 867-3860 for additional information.
 

Web Link

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Record

SN20020106/00011771-020107072348 (fbodaily.com)
 

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