Malvern Optical System
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26936364Q
- Agency
- Shared Services Center 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)
- Points of contact
-
- Kacey Hickman kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's Shared Services Center seeks a Malvern Optical System (MasterSizer 3000+ Pro laser diffraction measurement system with accessories and training), with capability submissions due June 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The procurement is sole-source to Malvern Panalytical Inc, 2400 Computer Drive, Suite 201, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581, under FAR 12.102(a) authority; the Government will evaluate submitted capabilities solely to determine whether to proceed on a competitive basis, though competition is not the presumptive intent.
Place of performance is NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California. The system includes the MasterSizer 3000+ Pro (MAP3010) with 690mm optical bench, 633nm Helium Neon laser (maximum 4mW), wide-angle forward-scatter detection (0.015–60 degrees), and full Mastersizer Xplorer software; MS Hydro MV+ accessory (MAP3210) for automated liquid sample dispersion; MS Solvent Compatible Wet Cell (MAP2020); self-install instruction; two remote initial application training sessions; one seat at scheduled classroom training; and Smart Manager Dashboard access for one year. Delivery is required within two weeks of order receipt. The procurement is for commercial items under FAR Part 12 procedures. NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The primary point of contact is Kacey Hickman, Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 (Ombudsman) applies; the Center Ombudsman listing is available at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf.
Notice text
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Malvern Optical System.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Malvern Panalytical INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Malvern Panalytical INC 2400 Computer DR STE 201 Westborough Massachusetts 01581 United States is the sole provider of Malvern Optical System
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516 .
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/25/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
Kacey Hickman
Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0041503 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf |
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