Model 110 Twin-Jet Electropolisher system

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) seeks to procure a Model 110 Twin-Jet Electropolisher system for specimen preparation in electron microscopy applications. The system must feature dual jets for simultaneous electrolyte flow to both sides of specimens, achieve electron transparency within minutes without introducing artifacts, and incorporate electrolyte-resistant materials for all polishing cell components. The equipment must include an integrated fiber optic light source and photodetector for automated monitoring with adjustable sensitivity, cryogenic functionality with temperature control down to -60°C, and a power controller capable of precisely managing electrolyte flow, polishing voltage and current, light source intensity, and photodetector shutoff circuitry with integrated alarms. The system must support both automatic and continuous pump and polishing operational modes. Interested small businesses must submit written capabilities and qualifications by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 17, 2026, to demonstrate that alternative sources exist to the identified sole-source provider. This is a pre-solicitation notice only, and no pricing will be reviewed or accepted at this time.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. Fischione Instruments has been identified as the current sole-source provider for this specialized equipment. The procurement will be conducted under FAR 12.102(a) for commercial items using FAR Part 12 procedures, with performance located at NASA's Glenn Research Center. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and the PSC code is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). No award value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Interested organizations are advised to reference ID 80NSSC26930226Q in all correspondence to ensure proper visibility and that only written submissions will be accepted, as oral communications are not permitted.