Hydrocarbon Analyzer model 4020

NASA Shared Services Center has published a sole source Special Notice for the procurement of a Hydrocarbon Analyzer model 4020, posted on September 19, 2025, with responses due by September 23, 2025. This procurement is restricted to authorized resellers only and is classified under NAICS code 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) and PSC code 3990 (Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment). The notice pertains to a specialized glovebox system valued at approximately $72,657.28, which includes a PureLab HE 1250-RA 2-glove workstation, an Argon-1 gas management system, and a custom rectangular antechamber assembly. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source requirement, meaning NASA has determined that only one vendor can meet their specific technical needs. The justification documents indicate this is for NASA's John H. Glenn Research Center and involves a unique containment system designed to protect materials from contamination.

The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire an off-the-shelf glovebox solution that will assist in material handling while limiting contamination issues in NASA's research operations. The sole source justification emphasizes that the selected vendor, Inert Corporation, possesses specialized capabilities to provide a contamination-free chamber environment that meets NASA's stringent procurement standards, particularly under Section 889 requirements. Only authorized resellers are eligible to participate in this procurement opportunity, and interested parties must respond by the September 23, 2025 deadline. The procurement includes installation services, commissioning, and training components, with an estimated 16-week delivery timeframe. NASA has determined that alternative vendors would be unable to provide equivalent protection for sensitive materials, and using other sources could compromise material integrity, potentially causing significant waste and project delays.