SONOAIR Air-coupled Ultrasonic Pulser-Receiver 4C

NASA's Stennis Space Center has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole source procurement for a SONOAIR Air-coupled Ultrasonic Pulser-Receiver 4C system. The agency intends to award this contract to Sonotec US Inc under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), having determined that Sonotec is the sole provider of this specialized ultrasonic equipment. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and is set aside for total small business participation. This acquisition is managed by NASA/NSSC with performance scheduled to occur at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The equipment is required for nondestructive evaluation (NDE) systems and compatibility with existing NASA operations.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the government's intent to proceed with a sole source acquisition while providing an opportunity for other qualified organizations to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and capabilities in writing by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 25, 2025, with oral communications explicitly not acceptable. The government will evaluate these submissions solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis, though the final decision remains at the government's discretion. The procurement includes a comprehensive ultrasonic system with four channels, pre-amplifiers, various cables, and specialized ultrasonic probes, with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order. Organizations seeking to participate must demonstrate their ability to provide equivalent equipment that meets the technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, including pulse wave capabilities up to 400V/2kW and frequency ranges between 35-750kHz.