Purchase of MS-40 GT Dry New Helium Leak Detector

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
80NSSC25896233Q
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is seeking to procure an MS-40 GT Dry New Helium Leak Detector manufactured by Vacuum Instruments Corporation. The solicitation, identified by Notice ID 80NSSC25896233Q, requires vendors to be either the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an OEM-authorized reseller, with an accompanying Authorized Reseller Letter. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, with specific technical requirements including sensitivity ranges in Direct, Reverse, and Sniff Modes. Technical questions were due by March 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. CT, and quotes are due by March 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT. Vendors must submit their quote to Laura Quave and include their CAGE Code, UEI number, ARO delivery time, shipping costs, and any available discounts.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses and involves purchasing a specialized helium leak detector for NASA's Testing Division. The estimated delivery timeframe is 10-12 weeks after contract award, with the equipment to be delivered to NASA John H. Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The contract will be paid using Net 30 terms, FOB Destination. The specification requires a 61 liter/second turbomolecular high vacuum pump, 16 CFM drag/diaphragm dry internal pump, and 115 VAC, 60 Hz power operation. NASA has standardized on this specific equipment to reduce parts inventory, minimize downtime, and decrease operator error and training costs. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC Category 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies).

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

Modified on 03/07/2025 to add Vendor Question and Response to attachments.

See attachments for complele details for the RFQ, Specification Sheet, and redacted Brand Name Justification. All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC25896233Q in the subject line.

This is a Brand Name requirement from the OEM (Vacuum Instruments Corporation)  to purchase MS-40 GT Dry New Helium Leak Detector.

This procurement is set aside for small business.

Vendor Requirement - Vendor shall be the OEM or OEM authorized vendor. When submitting your quote please include OEM Authorized Reseller Letter.

Update #1 ·

See attachments for complele details for the RFQ, Specification Sheet, and redacted Brand Name Justification. All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC25896233Q in the subject line.

This is a Brand Name requirement from the OEM (Vacuum Instruments Corporation)  to purchase MS-40 GT Dry New Helium Leak Detector.

This procurement is set aside for small business.

Vendor Requirement - Vendor shall be the OEM or OEM authorized vendor. When submitting your quote please include OEM Authorized Reseller Letter.

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