280MM inner diameter integrating sphere

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center has a requirement for a 280mm inner diameter integrating sphere. NASA intends to issue a sole source contract to Gigahertz-Optik under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as it has been determined that Gigahertz-Optik is the only manufacturer that can provide equipment compatible with NASA's existing instruments. The key requirements for the sphere include a 280mm inner diameter, 300mm outer diameter, four flat surfaces with threads for mounting, a 4-inch port with reducers, and additional 1-inch and 2-inch ports. The place of performance will be between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Radiometric Calibration Lab at NASA, with a period of performance of 6 weeks from the award date. Interested parties may submit capability statements by 9/19/2024 for the government's consideration in determining whether to conduct the procurement competitively.

This procurement is not set aside, and there are no incumbent contractors identified. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the PSC code is 6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies. The anticipated delivery time is approximately 8 weeks after receipt of the Purchase Award, and the procurement will be conducted by the NASA Shared Services Center using the provisions, clauses, and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 for commercial items and services.