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Cold stage for x-ray diffraction for Panalytical Empyrean instrument and installation into existing equipment.
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NASA/NSSC is seeking to procure a cold stage for x-ray diffraction specifically designed for the Panalytical Empyrean instrument, along with its installation into existing equipment. This requirement will be fulfilled through a sole source contract awarded to Malvern Panalytical Inc., located in Westborough, Massachusetts, as they are uniquely qualified and identified as the sole provider of this specialized equipment. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12, which governs commercial item acquisitions, with performance set to take place at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. The associated NAICS code for this purchase is 334516. Interested parties wishing to demonstrate their capability to fulfill this requirement may submit written qualifications by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 21, 2026. These submissions will be reviewed solely to determine whether the procurement should move forward on a competitive basis, though NASA reserves the discretion to proceed with the sole source approach based on available responses. Oral communications are not permitted, and the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman is applicable, providing an additional resource for addressing procurement concerns. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist II, who can be reached via email or phone as provided in the solicitation details.
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$84,687NAICS
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MS, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26929276Q in the subject line.
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Cold stage for x-ray diffraction for Panalytical Empyrean instrument and installation into existing equipment.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MALVERN PANALYTICAL INC 2400 Computer DR STE 201 Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that MALVERN PANALYTICAL INC is the sole provider of cold stage for x-ray diffraction for Panalytical Empyrean instrument and installation into existing equipment.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 4/21/2026. 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:
Laura Quave
Procurement Specialist II
laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
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