Thermo Scientific 51i HT Total Hydrocarbon Analyzer.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of a Thermo Scientific 51i HT Total Hydrocarbon Analyzer. This is a sole-source acquisition targeting a specialized piece of equipment for NASA's Engine Research Building combustion testing facilities. The opportunity is classified under NAICS category 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing and PSC category 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The notice was posted on February 4, 2025, with a response deadline of February 7, 2025. The procurement will be conducted using commercial item procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to acquire a specific Total Hydrocarbon (THC) analyzer to maintain standardization and consistency across NASA's gas analysis equipment. Contractors interested in responding must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Laura Quave, the Procurement Specialist, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 7, 2025. Oral communications will not be accepted, and while the government will review submissions to assess potential competition, they retain discretion on proceeding with the sole-source procurement. The justification for the sole-source selection stems from NASA's existing investment in Thermo Scientific analyzers, which provides advantages in maintenance, training, and spare parts inventory. The new analyzer will upgrade current facility capabilities, ensuring reliable THC data measurement for combustion research and maintaining operational efficiency across NASA's research infrastructure.