Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC25934091Q
Procurement of NETZSCH LFA 717 HyperFlash System and Accessories for NASA Ames
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
May 22, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC25934091Q
NAICS
541380, 334516
NASA Ames Research Center is seeking to procure a NETZSCH LFA 717 HyperFlash Flash Diffusivity Testing Apparatus and related accessories for advanced thermal testing of aerospace materials. - Government Buyer: - NASA Ames Research Center, Thermal Protection Materials Branch - Contracting managed by NASA Shared Services Center - OEM Highlight: - NETZSCH INSTRUMENTS NORTH AMERICA, LLC is the sole source and manufacturer for all requested equipment and services - Products Requested (all by NETZSCH): - LFA 717 HyperFlash Flash Diffusivity Testing Apparatus (1 unit, part number: LFA71700A11.000-00) - Proteus software 9.x for LFA 717 (1 unit, part number: SW-9-LFA717) - Steel furnace for LFA717 with thermocouples (1 unit, part number: LFA71700A81.000-00) - InSb detector with housing, LN2 cooled (1 unit, part number: LFA71700A63.000-00) - Upper furnace cover with sapphire windows (1 unit, part number: LFA46700A30.070-00) - ZoomOptics IR-lens shifting system (1 unit, part number: LFA71700A61.020-00) - Cooling device for furnaces and DSC modules (1 unit, part number: 6.351.30-00.0.00) - Reduced pressure and gas cycling system with MFC (1 unit, part number: LFA46700A90.021-00) - Sample holder inset, round (1 unit, part number: LFA46700A90.041-00) - Sample holder inset, square (1 unit, part number: AI-LFA717.01) - Refrigerated bath circulator (1 unit, part number: TGA209F1E92.115-00) - Operating instructions on USB (1 unit, part number: NGB827003) - Services Requested: - Installation and commissioning of the instrument (1 unit, part number: BA-LFA717-DIG) - Short instruction by NETZSCH service engineer (1 unit, part number: AI-LFA717.01) - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must support ASTM E1461 and ISO standards for thermal testing - All items are NETZSCH proprietary and must be compatible with the LFA 717 system - Place of Performance: - NASA Ames Research Center, Building N223, Moffett Field, CA - Period of Performance: - 7 weeks after receipt of order
Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for NETZSCH LFA717 HyperFlash System.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to NETZSCH INSTRUMENTS NORTH AMERICA, LLC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that NETZSCH INSTRUMENTS NORTH AMERICA, LLC is the sole provider of NETZSCH LFA717 HyperFlash System
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercialitems 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 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 5/27/2026. 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:
McKenzie Hanson
Procurement Specialist