LVC-CH-Custom Cube Vacuum Chamber system

NASA's National Spaceflight Support Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for an LVC-CH-Custom Cube Vacuum Chamber system to be used in the Electrostatic and Surface Physics Laboratory at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The procurement opportunity is specifically designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, indicating a focus on supporting small business contractors. The contract is identified by the solicitation number 80NSSC894785Q and was posted on February 10, 2025, with a response deadline of February 12, 2025. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services, targeting the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing sector. LACO Technologies has been initially identified as the potential sole source provider for this specialized scientific equipment.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure a vacuum chamber system with associated accessories for NASA's scientific research purposes. Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 12, 2025, with strict instructions to reference the solicitation ID in all correspondence. The period of performance for the contract is set at 10 weeks after receipt of order, and the procurement falls under NAICS category 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. While LACO Technologies has been initially suggested as the sole source, NASA remains open to evaluating alternative providers and will determine whether the procurement should be conducted competitively based on submitted capabilities. Eligible contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and prepared to deliver the specialized vacuum chamber system to NASA Kennedy Space Center. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice.