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Ion Gun and Controller Supply

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Response Deadline10/15/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract through the NASA Shared Services Center involves the manufacture and supply of a specialized ion gun and a matching controller for prime contractors working on vacuum chamber projects. The ion gun is designed to produce beams ranging from 30 V to 20 KV, while the accompanying controller allows for the variation of beam flux. The scope of work includes ensuring that the equipment is physically compatible for mounting onto existing vacuum chambers and performing comprehensive factory quality testing. The final delivery consists of one ion gun and one controller, categorized under NAICS code 334511.

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Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MS

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 80NSSC269444272Q.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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ION GUN REPLACEMENT

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PostedOct 13

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Response DeadlineOct 15

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10/15/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 2 days

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

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Supplies a specialized ion gun and matching controller for prime contractors on NASA Shared Services Center vacuum chamber projects. Manufactures an ion gun producing beams from 30 V to 20 KV and a controller to vary beam flux. Ensures physical interface compatibility for mounting onto existing vacuum chambers. Performs factory quality testing. Delivers one ion gun and one controller.

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