Vanta Core Handheld XRF Analyzer

NASA Shared Services Center seeks a Vanta Core Core Handheld XRF Analyzer (Part Number V2CA-CCC-U) from an authorized reseller, with quotes due August 13, 2026, at 7 a.m. CT. This is a total small business set-aside and a brand name requirement for authorized resellers only.

Place of performance is NASA Langley Research Center, 8 West Taylor Street, Hampton, Virginia 23681. The procurement requires one Vanta Core model with a silver anode, 50 kV X-ray tube, silicon drift detector, in-line aiming camera, 3 mm X-ray spot collimator, and 5 megapixel panoramic sample camera. Included are a sealed rugged carrying case, two lithium ion batteries, battery charger, USB cable, USB drive with user manuals, ten spare analysis windows, wireless LAN dongle, and power supply with USA power cord. The analyzer includes a three-year end-to-end warranty and five-year warranty on the X-ray tube, with a 10 business day lead time. The procurement also requires three analytical methods: Alloy Plus Method (METHOD-A3 V2CA), Soil Method (METHOD-S3 V2CA) with Compton Normalized algorithm and solid SiO2 blank standard, and Coating Method (METHOD-CT V2CA) for measuring up to three coating layers. Each method carries a 10 business day lead time. Performance period is 30 days after receipt of order.

Vendors must provide proof of manufacturer pricing and confirmation of authorization to resell. Quotes must include CAGE/UEI code, FOB destination pricing, leadtime for delivery, and two points of contact with names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Quotes remain valid for 30 days. Technical and contractual questions are due August 12, 2026, at 7 a.m. CT, via email only; telephone questions are not accepted. Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable offer. The NAICS code is 334516. NASA does not accept payment by credit card. Submit quotes referencing tracking number 80NSSC26941276Q to Shanna L. Patterson at Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov.