Scientific Software Licensing and Integration

The contract entails the supply and installation of the ZSX software suite designed for XRF operation, including FP analysis, SQX semi-quantitative analysis, and correction modules essential for accurate elemental analysis. The software integration is critical for enhancing the precision and functionality of XRF systems used in scientific and analytical applications within NASA’s operational framework. Performance of the work is specifically required to occur in Houston, Texas, with the 77058 zip code designated as the official place of performance. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 511210 which corresponds to software publishing, indicating that the deliverable is primarily a licensed software solution rather than hardware. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM, leaving a short window for potential vendors to submit proposals. The contracting entity is the NASA Shared Services Center, operating under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, signaling that the software will support official NASA scientific missions or research activities requiring high-fidelity elemental data.