SAM #80NSSC26928262Q

NASA Sole Source Development of Quantitative Elemental Reconnaissance Instrument (QuERI)

NASA is seeking the development of the Quantitative Elemental Reconnaissance Instrument (QuERI), a specialized scientific instrument for spectroscopy and timing applications. - Government Buyer: - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration - Contracting office located at NASA Shared Services Center, Stennis Space Center, MS - OEM and Vendor: - NOQSI Aerospace Ltd is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and vendor identified for this requirement - Products/Services Requested: - Development of the Quantitative Elemental Reconnaissance Instrument (QuERI) - Includes design and development of electronics for a two-channel Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) system - Integration of FPGA, schematic development, testing, characterization, and documentation - Translation of science requirements into engineering specifications - Participation in interface control document preparation - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement to NOQSI Aerospace Ltd, identified as the only capable provider - Focus on advanced electronics development for scientific instrumentation - Place of performance includes NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and NOQSI Aerospace Ltd in Billerica, MA - NAICS code 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences)

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for the development of the Quantitative Elemental Reconnaissance Instrument (QuERI). 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to NOQSI AEROSPACE LTD | 15 Blanchard AVE; Billerica, MA 01821 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that NOQSI AEROSPACE LTD is the sole provider of the development of the Quantitative Elemental Reconnaissance Instrument.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).

The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on 4/17/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

Primary Point of Contact:

Cody Guidry

Procurement Specialist

Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:

Tiffany Neal

Contracting Officer

Tiffany.neal@nasa.gov

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