Micro x-ray source for defect detection in metallic AM structures.
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26942207Q
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Hampton, Virginia 23681, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA/NSSC issued a capability-statement solicitation on August 26, 2026, for a micro x-ray source for defect detection in metallic additively manufactured structures, with responses due by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on August 28, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement intent under FAR 12.102(a), with HAMAMATSU CORP identified as the sole qualified provider; the government reserves the right to conduct procurement competitively based on capability statement submissions. Interested organizations must submit only written capability statements and qualifications—quotes will not be evaluated at this stage. The requirement calls for manufacturing or supplying a micro x-ray source meeting specifications including 40–130 kV voltage range, 10–300 A current capacity, maximum 39 W power, focal spot size not exceeding 10 micrometers, 45–53 degree cone angle, and 7–15 mm focus-to-object distance, with compact form factor for integration into restricted spaces. Deliverables include the hardware unit, compatible power supply with cables, control software with operating license, technical documentation, safety standards certification documenting compliance with applicable IEC/EN and FCC standards, and factory acceptance test data including a Certificate of Conformance. Performance is located at NASA/Langley Research Center. NAICS 334516 applies. All correspondence must reference notice ID 6a8f25c6439ac6d30b034744. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 (Ombudsman) applies.
Notice text
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Micro x-ray source for defect detection in metallic AM structures. See the attached SOW and request for capability statements.
All correspondence must reference the notice ID in the subject line for reference.
NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by
NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Tab 04 SOW.pdf | ||
| Tab 07 Capability Statement.pdf |
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