MultiPrep™ Precision Polishing System with Touchscreen for 8" Platen

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking capability statements for the MultiPrep™ Precision Polishing System with Touchscreen for an 8-inch platen under solicitation number 80NSSC26931087Q, a pre-solicitation notice issued on April 27, 2026, with responses due by April 29, 2026. This procurement is structured as a sole-source acquisition under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation requiring all respondents to qualify as small businesses. The system must deliver high-precision polishing capabilities for TEM wedge thinning, featuring 1-micron resolution material removal tracking, dual-camera alignment and documentation, independent oscillation and 360-degree rotation controls, quick-release sample fixtures with repeatable positioning, and a specialized drive system designed to prevent sample fracture during automated operation. The primary place of performance is NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, while the contracting office is located at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. No pricing information will be accepted or reviewed at this stage, as the notice is strictly for evaluating vendor capabilities to support a potential sole source award to Allied High Tech Products, Inc. The Statement of Work and attached requirement documents outline technical performance criteria but do not reference specific industry standards such as ASTM or ISO, relying instead on functional specifications. No formal evaluation factors, line items, contract value, or payment details are included, and submissions must be made in writing, referencing the solicitation number, with no oral communications permitted. The procurement is governed by the NASA FAR Supplement clause 1852.215-84 regarding an ombudsman for dispute resolution, and while no packaging, marking, inspection standards, or invoicing procedures are specified, acceptance is expected to occur at the Cleveland delivery site. Entity identifiers, size certifications, and other offeror representations are not available since this is not a formal solicitation or competitive bid process.