Ametek DLM40 OR EQUIVALENT

The contract solicitation, identified by number 80NSSC26930910Q, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334519 issued by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It seeks to procure four Ametek DLM40-15M51A programmable DC power supplies or equivalent units, along with two compatible rack mounting kits, for delivery to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The requirement is for a firm-fixed-price contract evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where offers must first satisfy mandatory technical specifications—including 600W output at 40V and 15A, analog control and monitoring interfaces with electrical isolation, and a 1U half-rack form factor—before price becomes the sole determining factor. All deliveries must be made FOB Destination within four weeks of award, with the contractor responsible for transportation, customs clearance, and compliance with duty-free entry provisions under FAR 52.225-8. Equipment must be properly marked “UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT” and accompanied by correct shipping documentation including the contract number and carrier ID, with foreign-sourced components over $20,000 requiring advance notification to the Contracting Officer. The solicitation mandates strict adherence to federal acquisition regulations, including compliance with Buy American Act requirements, export controls under ITAR and EAR, and adherence to personal identity verification standards for personnel accessing NASA facilities. Deviated clauses such as 1852.242-72 and 1852.237-73 impose restrictions on facility access and handling of sensitive information, while 1852.216-78 establishes the firm-fixed-price structure with an undetermined total value pending award. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, hold a valid UEI and CAGE Code, and self-certify as a small business. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Tracy Bremer by the deadline of May 1, 2026, and must include all required representations for domestic content, origin, and prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations. No pricing details are provided in the solicitation, and the contract value remains TBD pending evaluation of technically acceptable offers. The government retains oversight over inspection and acceptance at the delivery site, with the contractor responsible for warranty provision, shipping documentation, and