Viscometer

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA NSSC) is seeking to procure a Cold Properties Smart Viscometer system for the Kennedy Space Center's research facilities. The solicitation, numbered 80NSSC25896893Q, requires vendors to provide a comprehensive package including a SVM 3001 Viscometer, preventive maintenance, special calibration services, and related equipment. To be considered, offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete specific representations about telecommunications equipment and services. The procurement will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, meaning the technically acceptable quote with the lowest price will be selected. Quotes are due by March 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with a required 30-day quote validity period, and must be submitted electronically to Kacey Hickman at Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses within the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category (334516). The total procurement includes nine specific line items with a quantity of one viscometer system and associated maintenance components. Performance will be located at the NASA/Kennedy Space Center BOSS Warehouse (M6-0744), with a performance period starting July 1, 2025. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement falls under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines and appears to be for an acquisition under $25,000. Two years of preventive maintenance are included in the contract, along with specialized services such as freezing point calibration and additional equipment like a circulation thermostat and silicone oil. Potential vendors must provide two points of contact with their submission, including name, phone number, and email address.