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Malvern Optical System
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NASA Shared Services Center is sole sourcing a contract to Malvern Panalytical Inc. for the procurement of a Malvern Mastersizer 3000+ Pro Optical System under FAR 12.102(a), as it is determined to be the sole provider of this commercial item. The acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items, with performance located at NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California. The procurement is identified by solicitation number 80NSSC26936364Q and falls under NAICS code 334516. Interested vendors may submit written capabilities and qualifications by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 25, 2026, to determine whether competition is warranted; oral communications are not permitted. The system includes the optical analyzer, WorkflowDeveloper feature key, Hydro MV+ dispersion unit, solvent-compatible wet cell, Smart Manager Dashboard, remote training, and one seat in a classroom course, all aligned with ISO and USP standards and compliant as a Class 1 laser product. The estimated period of performance is two weeks after award, with delivery to be completed at NASA Ames Research Center. No pricing details are provided, and no contract value has been disclosed. The primary point of contact is Kacey Hickman, who may be reached via email at Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, applies, and submission must be in writing via email with no formal proposal format specified. No packaging, marking, invoicing, payment office, accounting codes, COR/COTR assignments, or socioeconomic representations are documented in the available information.
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$73,400NAICS
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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Malvern Optical System.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Malvern Panalytical INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Malvern Panalytical INC 2400 Computer DR STE 201 Westborough Massachusetts 01581 United States is the sole provider of Malvern Optical System
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
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 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/25/2026. 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:
Kacey Hickman
Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
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