Vanta Element Handheld XRF Analyzer Model S

NASA Shared Services Center seeks two Vanta Element Handheld XRF Analyzer Model S units and associated equipment, with quotations due July 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The procurement is set aside for Total Small Business and restricted to authorized resellers and distributors only, foreclosing open competition.

Place of performance is NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, with 30-day delivery required from award. The solicitation is a Brand Name or Equal To requirement for two Vanta2 Element-S Model Handheld XRF Analyzers (Part No. V2EL-SDD-U) equipped with silver anode 50 kV X-ray tubes and SDD detectors. Each unit includes a sealed rugged carrying case, one lithium-ion battery, USB drive with user manuals, wrist strap, three spare analysis windows, wireless LAN dongle, and power supply with US power cord, backed by three-year end-to-end warranty and five-year warranty on the X-ray tube excluding negligent damage. The procurement also specifies two Alloy Plus calibration packages capable of analyzing 29 elements, two rechargeable Li-ion batteries rated at 14.4V, 3.4AH, and two Desktop Smart Chargers with USA power cords. All items are specified as "or equivalent." Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest price technically acceptable offer on a firm-fixed-price basis. Questions are due July 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CT and must be submitted in writing to lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov; telephone questions are not accepted. Quotations must remain valid for 30 days and include two points of contact with name, phone, and email. NAICS 334516, PSC 6640. All correspondence must reference ID 80NSSC26936980Q.