Bruker vertex 80V fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer or equivalent

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
80TECH25Q0034
Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
7E20 IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW)
Place of performance
Greenbelt, Maryland 20771, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is seeking to procure a Bruker VERTEX 80v Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectrometer or an equivalent instrument through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 80TECH25Q0034. The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products issued under NAICS code 334516, targeting analytical laboratory instrument manufacturers. Prospective contractors must submit a comprehensive quote including a Quotation Volume, Technical Volume, and Price Volume, with all submissions required to be electronically sent to specified NASA contacts by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 30, 2025. The government will evaluate submissions using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with quoters required to comply with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions regarding commercial products and services. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than three business days before the response deadline.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific small business category, and the size standard allows for businesses with up to 1,000 employees. The spectrometer will be delivered to Goddard Space Flight Center located in Greenbelt, Maryland, with a required delivery timeline of 22 weeks after order receipt. The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with invoices to be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. While specific budget details are not disclosed, the solicitation requires a comprehensive instrument with specific technical specifications, including a spectral range from 8,000 to 3 cm-1, resolution better than 0.06 cm-1, and various technical accessories like a MIR-KBr beamsplitter and room temperature detector. The procurement encompasses not just the hardware but also related spectroscopy software and necessary accessories for scientific research purposes.

Notice text

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Solicitation number 80TECH25Q0034 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02.

The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 334516 and 1,000, respectively.  The quoter shall state in their offer their size status for this acquisition.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has a requirement for a Bruker VERTEX 80v Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectrometer or Equivalent. See attached Attachment A: Statement of Work (SOW) document.

Delivery to Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is required within 22 weeks after receipt of order. Delivery shall be free on board (FOB) Destination.

The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with Enclosure 2: FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Quotation

Volume, (2) Technical Volume, and (3) Price Volume (to include shipping). All responses

shall be submitted electronically to kaelin.w.kelley@nasa.gov and

christina.m.ostronic@nasa.gov.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, (Nov 2021). The Government will award a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable contract. See Enclosure 3, Evaluation Criteria.

Quoter shall comply with FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Found in Enclosure 2.

Quoter shall comply with FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services found in Enclosure 1.

Quoter shall comply with FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services found in Enclosure 1.

The applicable provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are included in the attached solicitation document.

All invoices shall be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in accordance with 1852.232-80 Submission of Vouchers/Invoices for Payment (Apr 2018).

Quotes must be received no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time three (3) business days before the deadline for responses.

If you have any additional concerns, please contact the Contract Specialist via email at: kaelin.w.kelley@nasa.gov and the Contracting Officer via email at: christina.m.ostronic@nasa.gov.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
RFQ_80TECH25Q0034.pdf PDF
Attachment B - Pricing Exhibit.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet

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