Muffle Furnace with PC Interface

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to procure a Muffle Furnace with PC Interface for delivery to NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida through RFQ 80NSSC25909635Q. The requirement is structured as a "Brand Name or Equal To" procurement for one unit of the ALCF1400.16.12.12+CF1400Calibration Across international CF1400 - 40-segment Muffle Furnace with specific technical specifications including a 16x12x12 chamber size, Standard Eurotherm 3504 50-Segment Controller, and various safety and operational features such as overheat protection, power failure protection with automatic restart, and computer interface capabilities. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and comply with commercial item terms and conditions under FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5. The evaluation will be conducted using lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Technical questions are due by August 12, 2025, while quotes must be submitted by August 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CT to Sara Jusino-Terry at NASA.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and falls under PSC category 7E20 for IT and Telecom end user equipment. No incumbents or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed. The requirement calls for delivery of one unit with a 30-day performance period after receipt of order (ARO). Performance will occur FOB Destination at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The solicitation includes specific provisions for telecommunications equipment representations that must be completed and returned with quotes, and the furnace must meet ETL and CE certification requirements along with other technical specifications for microprocessor-based self-tuning PID control and built-in monitoring capabilities.