Purchase Raman instrument system to analyze samples inside the ICEE
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC25898658Q
- Agency
- Shared Services Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Points of contact
-
- Kacey Hickman kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the purchase of a specialized Raman instrument system designed to analyze samples inside the In situ Carbon Evolution Experiments (ICEE) ultra-high vacuum chamber. The procurement is intended for NASA's Ames Research Center and will be conducted as a sole source contract with Oxford Instruments America. NASA has determined that Oxford Instruments America is the sole provider capable of meeting the specific technical requirements for this scientific research instrument. The agency plans to acquire this commercial item using provisions outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, with the procurement classified under NAICS code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The instrument is critical for planetary science research, specifically studying chemical evolution of organic compounds and biosignatures under various astrophysical conditions.
Interested organizations have until 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 10, 2025, to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the designated points of contact, Kacey Hickman (Procurement Specialist) or Will Garrett (Contracting Officer). The government will evaluate submitted capabilities solely to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis, with the final decision remaining at the government's discretion. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice. The procurement is not set aside for any specific type of business, making it potentially open to various contractors who can demonstrate relevant capabilities. NASA has included the NASA Clause 1852.215-84 Ombudsman provision, with additional information available at the provided website. The contract will be for a commercial item to be used in scientific research, with performance located at NASA Ames Research Center. Contractors should carefully review the detailed technical specifications and be prepared to meet the unique requirements of this specialized scientific instrument procurement.
Notice text
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Purchase Raman instrument system to analyze samples inside the ICEE (In situ Carbon Evolution Experiments) facility UHV (ultra-high vacuum chamber).
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Oxford Instruments America 300 Baker Ave Ste 150 Concord Massachusetts 01742 – 2124 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Oxford Instruments America is the sole provider of Purchase Raman instrument system to analyze samples inside the ICEE (In situ Carbon Evolution Experiments) facility UHV (ultra-high vacuum chamber)
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 and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334519
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 4/10/2025. 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 Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .
Primary Point of Contact: Kacey Hickman Procurement Specialist Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
Secondary Point of Contact: Will Garrett Contracting Officer Will.c.garrett@nasa.gov
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0037915 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf |
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