Comet iVario 450 X-ray Unit

This solicitation, numbered 80NSSC26930343Q, is a firm-fixed-price acquisition issued by NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the Comet iVario 450 X-ray Unit, a brand-name requirement that allows no substitutions due to system compatibility and operational integrity concerns. The procurement is open to full and open competition, with small businesses receiving first consideration, and is evaluated under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, meaning the award will go to the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical specifications. The contract requires delivery of the complete iVario 450 system, including the X-ray tube, high-voltage generator, cooler, controller, cables, IP54 cover, laser centering device, adapter set, aperture holder, Ethernet protocol T3, and factory-configured software—all with English-language manuals and full warranty coverage. Delivery must occur F.O.B. Destination to NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32899, with a performance period of 10 to 12 weeks after government directive and a final delivery deadline of August 31, 2026. Vendors must submit a single PDF proposal containing their CAGE/UEI code, F.O.B. destination, lead time for delivery, and point of contact name and email, with the solicitation number clearly stated in the email subject line. Submission is restricted to email to Monica Wilson at monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov, with a deadline of May 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and NASA-specific clauses, including those governing government property, payment terms, sustainability, identity verification, and export controls. Key requirements include compliance with U.S. export regulations under ITAR and EAR, mandatory duty-free entry documentation for imported components, and adherence to NASA’s Contractor Code of Conduct. Vendors must also ensure that any foreign-manufactured items are properly identified for duty-free treatment and that all shipping documentation includes “UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT,” agency title, gross weight, cubic footage, and a full contents list. While no specific packaging or preservation standards are detailed, inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, contingent on full technical conformity with the Statement of Work, including successful in-house testing and onsite installation at KSC. The contract includes no options, no key personnel specifications, no organizational conflict