SAM #80NSSC26929276Q

NASA Procurement: Cold Stage for Panalytical Empyrean X-Ray Diffraction Instrument with Installation

NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking a cold stage for x-ray diffraction, specifically designed for compatibility with the Panalytical Empyrean instrument. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - OEM Highlight: - Malvern Panalytical Inc. is identified as the sole source and manufacturer for the required cold stage - Products/Services Requested: - Cold stage for x-ray diffraction compatible with Panalytical Empyrean instrument - Supports low-temperature measurements from -190°C to 600°C - Approximate footprint: 20 x 30 inches - Requires 220 V power supply for gas compressor - Must be compatible with battery cell fixtures and current XRD sample holders - Includes on-site installation into existing equipment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only Malvern Panalytical Inc. can provide a cold stage compatible with the Panalytical Empyrean system - Installation must occur on-site at NASA Glenn Research Center - The procurement is for commercial items under NAICS code 334516 - Place of Performance: - NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), Ohio

Description

Synopsis:

All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26929276Q in the subject line.

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Cold stage for x-ray diffraction for Panalytical Empyrean instrument and installation into existing equipment. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MALVERN PANALYTICAL INC 2400 Computer DR STE 201 Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that MALVERN PANALYTICAL INC is the sole provider of cold stage for x-ray diffraction for Panalytical Empyrean instrument and installation into existing equipment. 

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

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 334516.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 4/21/2026. 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:

Laura Quave

Procurement Specialist II

laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

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