MassTech Atmospheric Pressure Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization
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NASA Shared Services Center is seeking capability statements for the procurement of a MassTech Atmospheric Pressure Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (AP/MALDI) source to be performed at the NASA Ames Research Center. The agency intends to award a sole source contract to MassTech, Inc. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), as they have been determined to be the sole provider of this specific technology. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 334516 for commercial items and services. Interested organizations must submit their qualifications and capability statements by November 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CST, though the government will not accept or evaluate price quotes at this time. The required MALDI source must be compatible with the Thermo Fisher Scientific Orbitrap Exploris 240 high-resolution mass spectrometer equipped with the OptaMax NG interface. Technical specifications include a standard Nd:YAG 355 nm laser, an X-Y translation stage capable of analyzing micrometric spots from 100 micrometers down to 5 micrometers, and a detection limit of 1 femtomole per sample. The equipment must be delivered by December 15, 2026, and must include comprehensive documentation such as installation and operator manuals, a Manufacturer Certificate of Conformance, warranty documentation, and associated installation support and training.
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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.
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SPECIAL NOTICE:
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for MassTech Atmospheric Pressure Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/ Ionization.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MASSTECH, INC, Columbia, Maryland 21046, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that MASSTECH, INC is the sole provider of MassTech Atmospheric Pressure Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization
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 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 11/10/2026. 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:
WILL GARRETT, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, contact@example.gov
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