What this opportunity is
The NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION is soliciting bids for the fabrication of a Vacuum Jacketed LH2 Supply System for Cell 7, a total small business set-aside opportunity under NAICS code 332996. The notice type is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, indicating that interested parties should track the solicitation for updates. This project involves the design, fabrication, testing, delivery, and commissioning of a vacuum-jacketed liquid hydrogen supply system, including two liquid hydrogen compatible globe valves and associated components.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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STATEMENT OF WORK
FOR
Vacuum Jacketed LH2 Supply System for CCL-7 , Version 1.0
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
GLENN RESEARCH CENTER
LEWIS FIELD NEIL A. ARMSTRONG TEST FACILITY
21000 BROOKPARK ROAD 3597 SCHEID ROAD
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44135 SANDUSKY, OHIO 44870
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Background
This statement defines the scope, deliverables, and responsibilities for the design, fabrication,
testing, delivery, and commissioning of a vacuum-jacketed liquid hydrogen (LH2) supply system. The
system will safely transfer LH2 from the source (e.g., tanker or storage vessel) to designated end-use
equipment while maintaining cryogenic temperatures and minimizing boil-off losses. The vendor will
also provide (2) liquid hydrogen compatible globe valves with actuator and position transmitters to be
able to isolate supply and transfer operations within the supply system. Additional ports and fittings
have been called out in the drawing to implement instrumentation into the system.
Environmental Impacts
☐Universal waste, recycling
☐Hazardous waste (see Appendix B for details)
☐Air
☐Storm Water
☐Wastewater
☐Species Management
☐Soil
☐Underground/Aboveground Storage tanks
☐Chemical Management
☐Other
No environmental impacts.
Pressure Vessels and Systems
Does this work include pressure vessels and systems? Yes.
Scope of Work Description
Engineering and Design:
• Drawings to be provided and reviewed with NASA personnel to approve before work
can begin.
• Design vacuum-jacketed piping and components to ASME B31.12
• Materials should be compatible with LH2
Procurement and Fabrication:
• Procure all required materials and components, including”
o Vacuum-jacketed piping and transfer lines
o Cryogenic globe valves, actuators and fittings
o Specified fittings/ports to implement instrumentation
• System design pressure is 275psig
• (2) Globe Valves:
o Materials rated for -423°F
o Flow coefficient of at least Cv=8.3
o Come with positioner transmitter
4-20mA setpoint and feedback signal
NEC Class I, Div 2, Group B
• Fabricate piping assemblies with inner and outer jackets
• Perform vacuum insulation and sealing
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• Clean all components for oxygen/cryogenic service
Testing & Quality Assurance
• All testing should comply with ASME B31.12 Hydrogen Service: Inspection, Examination
and Testing
o Hydrostatic testing at 1.5x design pressure, or Pneumatic testing at 1.1x design
pressure for a minimum of 10 minutes.
o Vacuum Retention test of at least 7-days
o Leak Testing of 1x10^(-8) CC/s
o Material certifications
o Cold shock testing using LN2 to check for leaks/cracks
o Radiography of 10% of total welds on fluid process piping, prior to VJ install
Delivery & Installation
• Package and transport system components to NASA Glenn Research Center
o 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland OH 44135
• Provide installation guidelines for NASA technicians to install hardware
Requirements for Vendor
The Vendor shall provide evidence of successfully completing projects of similar scope, size,
complexity, and technical requirements. Such evidence shall include project descriptions, client
references, dates of performance, contract values (if permissible), and the Vendor's role in each
project. Vendor will need to be approved by NASA facility engineers before work can begin.
Inspections
• Drawing review with NASA personnel
• Visual Examination of the build per ASME B31.12 Normal Fluid Service
• Radiography of 10% of total welds on fluid process piping, prior to VJ install
Deliverables
• Certificates of Conformance
• Drawings (which are approved before manufacturing)
• Inspection Reports
• Material Certifications of piping system
• Testing Reports including:
o Hydrostatic (150% MAWP) or Pneumatic (110% MAWP) Test
o Vacuum Retention report
o Leak Check report
o Cold shock testing report
o Radiography of 10% total welds report
• Vacuum Jacketed Piping System
Government Acceptance
POC will accept pending receipt of satisfactory deliverables.
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VERSION HISTORY
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Purpose
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1.0 Original
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APPENDIX A: GROUND-BASED PRESSURE VESSEL AND SYSTEMS PURCHASES
NASA policy requires that the Pressure Systems Manager (PSM) review ground-based pressure vessel
and systems (PVS) design and procurement specifications for compliance with NPD 8710.5 and NASA
Standard 8719.17, which require that all new PVS be designed, acquired, fabricated, inspected, tested,
installed, repaired, altered, operated, and maintained in accordance with the applicable codes,
standards, guides, and regulations. Further, all flexible hose purchases shall conform to Glenn Safety
Manual Chapter 7, paragraph 6.3.
The GRC PSM grants technical review authority to the PVS owner’s organization. However, to avoid
potential cost and schedule delays resulting from PVS that are not compliant with NPD 8710.5 and NASA
Standard 8719.17, PVS requesters are strongly encouraged to involve the Pressure Systems Office (PSO)
as early in the project effort as possible (e.g. – invite the PSO to participate in all reviews, seek the
feedback of the PSO on specifications prior to the purchase of significant PVS), instead of waiting to
obtain PSO concurrence during the safety permitting and recertification process.
If a PVS requester is unsure regarding the PVS’s code compliance, and/or proper application of the PVS
in an existing or new system (i.e. design pres…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.