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Helios 5 CX FIB-SEM system

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The Johnson Space Center is seeking a Helios 5 CX FIB-SEM system to replace the end-of-life Quanta3D capability. This equipment is critical for sample preparation across multiple laboratories within ARES and supports numerous PSD-funded projects. The procurement is necessary because the current system is no longer eligible for a full service contract and has experienced significant downtime for repairs. This opportunity is listed as a forecast with a posted date of July 1, 2026, and is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 927110. The acquisition is being managed by the National Aeronautics And Space Administration with points of contact available for both general inquiries and small business specialist support.

General Info

NASA seeks a Helios 5 CX FIB-SEM system via small business set-aside procurement.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Johnson Space Center

NAICS

927110 - Space Research and Technology

Place of Performance

TBD, To Be Determined, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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PostedJul 1

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Johnson Space Center

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Johnson Space Center

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Romain Tumarrow

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This would be a replacement for the Quanta3D which supports a large number of PSD-funded projects. The current capabililty has reached end of life and will no longer be elegible for a full service contract at the end of this year. The FIB has been down for repair.
FIB is an essential sample preparation capability to support multiple labs in ARES

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