American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code Tube pressure vessels

SOL #: 80MSFC26Q0004Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

National Aeronautics And Space Administration

NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35812, United States

Place of Performance

Huntsville, AL

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420)

PSC

Purchase Of Exhibit Design (Non Building) (E1PB)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c9ebf2bba9cd41e584caee864de8dec0/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 23, 2026

Last Updated

May 11, 2026

Action Date

May 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to FIBA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. for American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Code Tube pressure vessels. These vessels are required for delivery to MSFC in Huntsville, AL. Interested organizations capable of fulfilling this requirement must submit their capabilities and qualifications by May 8, 2026, at 3 p.m. CST.

Scope of Work

NASA/MSFC requires ASME Code Tube pressure vessels, each with a maximum volume of approximately 60 cubic feet (water volume). The requirement is for a total of 12 tube vessels, configured in three sets of four-pack designs. These new vessels must precisely match those purchased in 2017 from FIBA Technologies, Inc., as the foundations were built based on their drawings. The vessels will be delivered to MSFC, where onsite personnel will handle unloading.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
Intended Awardee: FIBA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Authority: FAR subpart 13.5(a)(1)(ii) in accordance with 41 U.S.C.1901, utilizing FAR Part 12 for commercial item acquisition.
Set-Aside: None specified.
Response Due: May 8, 2026, 3 p.m. CST
Published: May 11, 2026
Place of Performance: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.

Action for Industry

Organizations believing they can provide the required ASME Code Tube pressure vessels, which must match the 2017 FIBA-supplied units, are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications. Submissions must be sent electronically via email to Stephanie Darnell, Contracting Officer, at stephanie.darnell@nasa.gov.

Additional Notes

This notice serves as an intent to award a sole source contract. Any information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.