Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Request for Informationsources Sought Notice for 15 Ksi Cryogenic Vessel
Deadline: 24 Apr 2026
Posting Date: 14 Apr 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 139495289
Document Ref. No.: 80SSC026K0004
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information only; it is not a Solicitation (i.e. Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, or Invitation for Bids) or an indication that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Stennis Space Center (SSC) will contract for the services contained in the RFI. This RFI is part of a Government market research effort to determine the scope of industry capabilities and interest and will be treated as information only. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary and the Government will not pay respondents for information provided in response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned and respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. Should a solicitation be released, it and any amendments will be available on SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov and downloading their own copies.
15 ksi Cryogenic Vessel
General Description
NASA SSC is seeking information from qualified vendors capable of designing and fabricating a high-pressure, vacuum-jacketed cryogenic vessel suitable for liquid oxygen, Liquid Hydrogen and/or Liquid Methane service. A quantity of two will be required.
Intended Fluids
Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Methane, Liquid Hydrogen.
Requirements
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP): 15, 000 psig. Minimum Volume: 500 gallons, volume can deviate based on readily available forge tooling. Operating Temperature: Minimum -423°F, Maximum 100°F.
Vessel Construction Requirements
ASME Code rated vacuum jacketed vessel required. Must meet ASME BPVC Section VIII Divisions I, II, or III, piping to conform to ASME B31.3. Vessel shall include vacuum insulation, diffuser, and anti-vortex device.
Mechanical Interface Requirements
Main nozzle located on bottom. Primary nozzle connection: 6-inch R-CON or equivalent with justification. Fill nozz...
Notice ID: 80ssc026k0004
Department/Ind. Agency: national aeronautics and space administration
Sub-tier: national aeronautics and space administration
Office: nasa stennis space center
NAICS Code: 332420 - Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: may 09, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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