This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from National Aeronautics And Space Administration was posted on June 3, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
A5531001210 SR800N-12HT-600 deg.Regular Accuracy High Temperature absolute Blackbody
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
Active Opportunities Like This One
AI Contract Overview
NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to procure a high-temperature absolute blackbody, specifically the A5531001210 SR800N-12HT-600 deg. model, with a requirement for a minimum 600°C operating temperature and 0.5°C temperature accuracy, capable of upward-facing operation and featuring a minimum 10 x 10 inch emitting surface area. The device is intended for calibration of infrared instruments at the NASA Ames Research Center’s EPIC Lab, with an estimated lead time of two to three months following order placement. The procuring center intends to award a sole source contract to CI Systems Inc. of Richardson, Texas, under FAR 12.102(a), based on its determination that CI Systems is the sole provider of this commercially available item, which falls under NAICS Code 334513. The acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures, and no formal pricing, contract clauses, or evaluation factors are currently defined beyond this intent. A sources-sought notice was issued to determine potential competition, with responses due by 3:00 p.m. CST on June 5, 2026, to be submitted in writing to Kacey Hickman at Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov; oral submissions are not permitted. The Ombudsman clause 1852.215-84 applies, and all submissions will be evaluated solely to assess whether the procurement should proceed as sole source or be opened for competition, with the final determination resting entirely within the government's discretion.
General Info
Agency
Contract Value
$30,119NAICS
Place of Performance
MSSet-Aside
Awardee
Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for A5531001210 SR800N-12HT-600 deg.Regular Accuracy High Temperature absolute Blackbody.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CI Systems 851 International PKWY STE 130 Richardson Texas 75081 – 2888 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that CI Systemsis the sole provider of A5531001210 SR800N-12HT-600 deg.Regular Accuracy High Temperature absolute Blackbody
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercialitems or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334513.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/5/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact: Kacey Hickman Procurement Specialist Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
More opportunities from National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center
Same awarding agency
Find Active Opportunities Like This
Get AI-powered intelligence on the opportunities still open
Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown
AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance
Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement
Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award
Join 650+ contractors already using CLEATUS
