Cryocooler

Background
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for a Cryocooler and intends to issue a sole source contract to SUNPOWER, INC, which has been determined to be the sole provider of this equipment. The procurement will be managed by NASA/NSSC, with performance taking place at NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The goal of this contract is to acquire commercial items or services.

Work Details
The Contractor, SUNPOWER, INC, will supply the cryocooler assembly which includes the following components:

- Cryotel GT: CT acceptor
- Gen 2 AVC Balancer (CT/GT)
- Controller (AVC, GT)
- Permanent Water Jacket (CT/GT)
- Power Cable (AVC CT/GT)
- RTD Assembly
- Permanent NWS50 Flange (CT/GT)
- I/O Cable (AVC)
- Accelerometer Assembly
- Temperature thermistor (AVC & DS30)
- Adaptor (RS232 to USB).

The Contractor is responsible for delivering these items as detailed in Quote No Q-94543-1.

Period of Performance
The contract will start on June 1, 2026, and is expected to be completed within 4-6 weeks after the Authority to Proceed is granted.

Place of Performance
NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

Bidder Requirements
The solicitation indicates that only SUNPOWER, INC is eligible for this contract as they are the sole source provider of the required cryocooler assembly.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on the closely related/potential prior contract 80NSSC26P0671 awarded to Sunpower for a “CRYOCOOLER PURCHASE” valued at $44,526 (05/21/26–08/31/26). The current requirement is also for a cryocooler and is structured as a sole-source procurement to Sunpower, suggesting the prior purchase likely involved the same cryocooler assembly or a continuation of the same equipment procurement need.