Vanta Core Handheld XRF Analyzer

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center seeks procurement of a Vanta Core Handheld XRF Analyzer, with quotes due September 17, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. CT. This is a brand name requirement restricted to authorized resellers only, set aside for total small business.

Place of performance is Hampton, Virginia. The procurement specifies an Evident Vanta Core V2CA model configured 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. Three analysis methods are required: Alloy Plus Method (part number METHOD-A3 V2CA) for metal sample analysis; Soil Method (part number METHOD-S3 V2CA) using Compton Normalized algorithm for over 30 elements including rare earth elements; and Coating Method (part number METHOD-CT V2CA) for multi-layer coating measurement on metals. Included accessories comprise a rugged carrying case, two lithium ion batteries, battery charger, USB cable, USB drive with user manuals, 10 spare analysis windows, wireless LAN dongle, and USA power supply. The analyzer includes three-year end-to-end warranty and five-year X-ray tube warranty excluding negligent damage. Lead time is 10 business days. Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order at NASA Langley Research Center.

All vendors must provide proof of pricing authorization from the manufacturer. Bids must include CAGE/UEI code, FOB Destination, leadtime for delivery, point of contact name and email, and shipping costs. Quotes must remain valid for 30 days and reference the tracking number 80NSSC26941276Q-1 in the email subject line when submitted to Shanna L. Patterson at Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov. Award will be made using lowest price technically acceptable criteria. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.