HFE recycling unit
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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/NSSC intends to issue an 8(a) Sole Source contract to BARON-BLAKESLEE SFC, INC for an HFE recycling unit. This notice serves as a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, inviting other interested organizations to submit their capabilities to perform this effort. Performance will be at NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC). Submissions are due by April 14, 2026.
Purpose & Justification
NASA/NSSC is seeking an HFE recycling unit and intends to award a sole source contract to BARON-BLAKESLEE SFC, INC, located in Northbrook, Illinois. This decision is based on the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as BARON-BLAKESLEE SFC, INC has been identified as the sole provider of the required unit. This notice is published to determine if other qualified sources exist that could fulfill this requirement on a competitive basis.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an HFE recycling unit. The government intends to acquire commercial items and services.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (anticipated 8(a) Sole Source contract)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Sole Source Justification: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (Sole Provider)
- NAICS Code: 333248 (Combination And Miscellaneous Instruments)
- Procuring Center: NASA/NSSC
- Performance Location: NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC)
- Applicable FAR Parts: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: April 14, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Evaluation Purpose: Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The government retains discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
- Ombudsman: NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html.
- Primary Point of Contact: McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov.