400 MHZ NMR SPECTROMETER (FULL & OPEN )
NASA Langley Research Center awarded a contract to Bruker BioSpin Corporation on September 18, 2020 for the procurement of a 400 MHz NMR Spectrometer. The contract, valued at $323,738, was awarded without a set-aside and provides for the full purchase of a 400 MHz NMR Spectrometer to support research activities at the agency. No additional details were provided regarding quantities, delivery timeline, or period of performance for the awarded contract.
80LARC20P0024 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center
9/18/20, 1:46 PM 400 MHZ NMR SPECTROMETER (FULL & OPEN )
This solicitation seeks quotes for a 400 MHz NMR spectrometer to meet the technical requirements specified. NASA Langley Research Center intends to award a firm fixed price contract through full and open competition utilizing FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Quotes are due by August 17, 2020 and must address technical merit, past performance on three relevant contracts within three years, and price. Award will be made on a best value basis considering these factors approximately equal.
There is no set-aside designation. The NAICS code is 334516 and PSC code is 6630. The incumbent contractor may receive credit toward the contract price for trading in an existing 300 MHz NMR spectrometer. The place of performance is Hampton, Virginia. Interested vendors must respond to the contracting officer by email with the solicitation number in the subject line by August 17, 2020 to be considered for award.
80LARC20Q728879A National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center
8/11/20, 3:59 PM Notice of Intent to Sole Source NMR Spectrometer
This Special Notice announces the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center's intent to sole source the procurement of an AVANCE NEO 400 Nanobay NMR Spectrometer from Bruker Biospin Corporation. NASA LaRC requires this NMR Spectrometer to replace an existing 20 year old system and access over 20 years of existing proprietary data files that are only compatible with Bruker's software.
The Special Notice provides interested contractors until July 15, 2020 to submit written capabilities and qualifications for NASA to consider whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis or sole source it to Bruker Biospin as the only manufacturer and distributor of the required equipment. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by NASA. No set-aside is used for this opportunity. If NASA determines not to compete this effort based on contractor responses, that decision is solely at the agency's discretion. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to the Special Notice.
80LARC20Q728879 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Langley Research Center
7/8/20, 3:34 PM