Request for Information on Helium Pumping and Compression Equipment
Title:  

Request for Information on Helium Pumping and Compression Equipment

Agency:  

National Aeronautics And Space Administration

State:  

Florida

NAICS Code:  

325120

Industry:  

Aerospace and Defense

Solicitation Type:  

Request for Information

Solicitation ID:  

80KSC025B0001

Open Date:  

8/22/2025

Close Date:  

9/22/2025

Last Updated:  

8/28/2025

Description:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking information on means to increase or improve its primary method of obtaining high-pressure helium to support its operations at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS). The current method involves the lease of proprietary liquid helium pumps and an ambient air vaporization system. NASA is interested in reviewing literature on other proposed systems and equipment that may not align with its current specifications. Some key points to consider include: • The ability to compress gaseous helium to 6000 psig • The ability to flow at least 250 SCFM at the inlet minimum and outlet maximum conditions • The ability to fit inside a footprint of 13 ft wide x 13 ft deep x 10 ft tall • Power requirements of no greater than 250 KW • The ability to run manually and remotely through a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) • The ability to communicate with other external PLCs in the form of ModBus communication or other similar communication protocol • The availability of helium pumps for purchase or lease that allow the conversion of liquid helium to gaseous helium • Any technical, contractual, or warranty factors that would affect sourcing gaseous helium from sources other than the pump supplier
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Contact Information:

Justin Ko

justin.j.ko@nasa.gov

Budget Estimate (AI):

$500,000 – $5,000,000

The budget for this opportunity is difficult to estimate, as it is a request for information and not a formal solicitation. However, based on the scope of the project, which involves the production of high-pressure helium to support NASA's operations, the budget could be substantial. Factors that could influence the budget include the cost of the equipment, the duration of the contract, and the level of competition. A rough estimate could be in the range of $500,000 to $5 million, but this is highly speculative and should be taken as a rough order of magnitude.

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