Purchase of FTIR and UV-Vis/NIR microscopes for The ICEE facility

NASA/NSSC is procuring an FTIR microscope and a UV-Visible/NIR Microspectrophotometer microscope instrument under a sole source contract to Jasco Incorporated, authorized under FAR 12.102(a), to establish a Planetary Science Molecular Spectroscopy and Spectrophotometry Center at NASA Ames Research Center. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 and is being managed as a commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12, with the NASA Shared Services Center serving as the procuring entity based in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. The instruments must meet stringent technical specifications including a mid-band LN2 cooled MCT detector with a spectral range of 7800 to 550 cm⁻¹, automated XYZ stages with specified travel ranges, 16x Cassegrain objectives for both transmittance and reflectance, and integrated software capabilities for curve fitting, deconvolution, and data export. The system includes a sample holder and frame for accurate transfer between instruments, a Dell Pro Slim Desktop, and a polypropylene polymer standard. The period of performance extends from award through November 1, 2026, and includes installation and comprehensive training by factory-trained service engineers. The government will evaluate submitted capabilities and qualifications solely to determine if competition is warranted, with written submissions due by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 30, 2026; oral communications are prohibited. The primary point of contact is Kacey Hickman at Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov, with technical support available through Dr. Andrew Mattioda. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, applies, and the Center Ombudsman for procurement assistance is accessible via the official NASA website. The solicitation number is 80NSSC26936230Q, posted on June 26, 2026.