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DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information only; it is not a Solicitation (i.e. Request for Proposal, Request for Quotation, or Invitation for Bids) or an indication that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – Stennis Space Center (SSC) will contract for the services contained in the RFI. This RFI is part of a Government market research effort to determine the scope of industry capabilities and interest and will be treated as information only. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary and the Government will not pay respondents for information provided in response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned and respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. Should a solicitation be released, it and any amendments will be available on SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov and downloading their own copies. 15 ksi Cryogenic Vessel General Description NASA SSC is seeking information from qualified vendors capable of designing and fabricating a high-pressure, vacuum-jacketed cryogenic vessel suitable for liquid oxygen, Liquid Hydrogen and/or Liquid Methane service. A quantity of two will be required. Intended Fluids Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Methane, Liquid Hydrogen. Requirements Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP): 15,000 psig. Minimum Volume: 500 gallons, volume can deviate based on readily available forge tooling. Operating Temperature: Minimum -423°F, Maximum 100°F. Vessel Construction Requirements ASME Code rated vacuum jacketed vessel required. Must meet ASME BPVC Section VIII Divisions I, II, or III, piping to conform to ASME B31.3. Vessel shall include vacuum insulation, diffuser, and anti-vortex device. Mechanical Interface Requirements Main nozzle located on bottom. Primary nozzle connection: 6-inch R-CON or equivalent with justification. Fill nozzle, pressurization nozzle, vent nozzle, location TBD, type R-Con. Testing & Certification Testing shall conform to ASME BPVC. Hydrostatic or required proof testing at vendor facility. Marking Requirements Vessel must be permanently marked with manufacturer part number, serial number, MAWP, date of manufacture, and pressure test information. RFI Response Expectations Vendors should provide a capability statement, similar past project experience, ASME certifications, in-house testing capability, ROM cost and schedule, and any exceptions requiring clarification. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Respondents to this RFI are to provide the following: The legal Name and full Address of your Company. Your Company's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). A detailed description of your company's interest in, and demonstrated ability to perform, the requirements specified within the requirement specified in this notice. All relevant small business designatio…

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