FTIR to support changes to composition of explosive materials over time
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NASA Shared Services Center is seeking capabilities and qualifications for the procurement of a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) unit to support the analysis of chemical composition changes in explosive materials and low-toxicity monopropellants over time. The required equipment must be capable of performing infrared spectroscopy scans on liquid, solid, and gas samples, feature an integrated touchscreen, and utilize ASCENT compatible wetted surfaces. Additionally, the unit must operate and analyze data without the need for secondary software purchases. Performance will be located at the Marshall Space Flight Center, with a delivery requirement of no later than eight weeks after receipt of order to support testing scheduled for late summer or early fall 2026. This procurement is being conducted under NAICS code 334516 and follows FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items. NASA intends to issue a sole source contract to Anton Paar USA, as they have been determined to be the sole provider capable of meeting these specific requirements. Interested organizations must submit capability statements to the identified points of contact by 10:00 a.m. CST on November 3, 2026. Please note that this is a request for capability statements only; price quotes will not be reviewed or accepted at this time.
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Place of Performance
MS, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Response Deadline
Organization & Contact Information
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*PLEASE NOTE* THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. A price quote alone generally does not provide sufficient information to evaluate a vendor's technical capability.
See the attached SOW.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for FTIR to support changes to composition of explosive materials over time.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Anton Paar USA, 3955 World Houston Parkway, Suite 170, Houston, TX 77032, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Anton Paar USA is the sole provider of FTIR to support changes to composition of explosive materials over time
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).
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 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 11/3/2026. 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.
NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.
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:
Monica Wilson
Procurement Assistant III
Alternate Point of Contact:
SHARI TRIGG, LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST, contact@example.gov
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