Liquid Nitrogen Pump System – OEM Equipment Manufacturer Inquiry

Request for Information (RFI)

Title: Liquid Nitrogen Pump System – OEM Equipment Manufacturer Inquiry
Location: Building 3305, High Pressure Gas Facility, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529

1. Purpose

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to identify qualified original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) capable of supplying a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), skid-mounted positive displacement pump system for liquid nitrogen service. The Government is seeking equipment manufacturers only—not general contractors or engineering firms—who can provide the equipment only.  The equipment will be installed by the Government. 

The pump system will be integrated into an existing liquid nitrogen and must be compatible with standard industry transfer connections and designed to operate reliably in outdoor environments.

2. System Requirements

2.1 Performance Capacity

• Medium: Liquid Nitrogen (LIN)
• Flow Rate: 40 US GPM
• Discharge Pressure: 4000 psi
• Suction Pressure: 50 psi
• Net Positive Suction Pressure Required (NPSPR): 10 psi

2.2 Technology

• Positive displacement pump
• Technology to minimize boil-off gas losses
• Electric drive VFD-driven motor

2.3 Design & Footprint

• Skid-mounted, fabricated from structural steel
• Hot-dip galvanized skid
• Designed for exterior installation and easy maintenance access
• Sea-level installation

• Operating within the following temperature ranges:

Season                                      Average High                               Average Low

Winter (Dec–Feb)                           63–67°F                                         41–44°F

Spring (Mar–May)                           73–81°F                                         50–70°F

Summer (Jun–Aug)                        90–93°F                                          71–73°F

Fall (Sep–Nov)                                72–88°F                                          47–69°F

2.4 Turnkey Scope

OEM must provide:

• Fabrication and factory testing
• Delivery and installation
• Commissioning and activation
• Operator training and documentation

3. Requested Information – Interested OEMs are requested to submit the following:

• Company profile, UEI, business size, socio-economic category and relevant experience with cryogenic pump systems
• Technical specifications of the proposed system
• Conceptual diagrams or layout drawings
• Utility requirements (power, cooling, etc.)
• Estimated lead time for:
  • Procurement/fabrication
  • Delivery
  • Installation and commissioning
• References or case studies of similar systems delivered

4. Manufacturing and U.S. Presence

Please include:

• Country of manufacture for major system components
• U.S.-based presence (e.g., offices, service teams, fabrication facilities)
• Availability of U.S.-based technical support and field service personnel

5. Pricing Information

Please provide the following pricing details:

• Budgetary Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing
• Tariff-impacted pricing: Include any applicable import duties or tariffs
• Non-tariff pricing: Provide pricing assuming no tariffs or duties apply
• Notes on tariff origin: Identify any components or subsystems sourced from countries subject to U.S. import tariffs

Additional RFI Information

The market research information gathered from this RFI will be used to develop and plan a potential future procurement. Based upon information submitted in response to this RFI, NASA will determine the final content of any future solicitation(s). A determination by the Government not to procure this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

This notice should not be construed as a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Proposal (RFP). Responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by NASA to form a binding contract. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to make a purchase, nor will the Government pay for the information solicited or be held liable for any information obtained.

Submission of any information in response to this notice is completely voluntary. Comments or suggestions relevant to this requirement are welcome and may also be included in the response. Contractors are welcome to submit any additional documentation that may support their ability to comply with the Government’s requirement.

No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation.

Acronyms and Definitions

Acronym                                                                     Definition

RFI                                                                         Request for Information

OEM                                                                      Original Equipment Manufacturer

COTS                                                                     Commercial Off-The-Shelf

LIN                                                                          Liquid Nitrogen

GPM                                                                       Gallons Per Minute

psi                                                                           Pounds per Square Inch

NPSPR                                                                    Net Positive Suction Pressure Required

VFD                                                                          Variable Frequency Drive

UEI                                                                           Unique Entity ID

ROM                                                                         Rough Order of Magnitude

RFQ                                                                          Request for Quotation

RFP                                                                          Request for Proposal

BOG                                                                         Boil-Off Gas