Purchase of Agilent 8890 GC/7000E GC Triple Quad System

NASA Shared Services Center is procuring an Agilent 8890 GC/7000E GC Triple Quad System on a sole-source basis under FAR 12.102(a), as Agilent Technologies is the only provider capable of meeting the unique technical requirements for molecular and stable isotope analysis of meteoritic organic compounds at NASA Ames Research Center. The system must include a dual-filament design, a monolithic gold-plated quadrupole, universal software compatibility, an instrument detection limit of 4 fg octafluoronaphthalene, and full backward compatibility with legacy Agilent ChemStation data through MassHunter software. This acquisition falls under NAICS Code 334516 and is classified as a commercial item purchase governed by FAR Part 12, streamlining procedures while ensuring compliance with commercial standards. Performance is designated for NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, with delivery required no later than July 31, 2026. The procurement is not subject to competition, and responses from interested parties are being solicited solely to confirm the sole-source justification, with submissions due by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on July 28, 2026, sent directly to Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov. No pricing information is disclosed, and the contract value remains unspecified. Administrative oversight is managed through the NASA Shared Services Center in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, with the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 on the Ombudsman applicable for dispute resolution during pre-award. Packaging, marking, inspection criteria, payment details, and invoicing procedures are not detailed in the solicitation, and no set-aside, socioeconomic certifications, or contractor representations are required or provided. The procurement relies exclusively on Agilent’s demonstrated capability to meet the non-negotiable technical specifications, with acceptance expected upon delivery at the performance location.