Opportunity

SAM #80NSSC26934322Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement of PI Compact Hexapod Microbot System

Buyer

NASA Shared Services Center

Posted

June 02, 2026

Respond By

June 04, 2026

Identifier

80NSSC26934322Q

NAICS

334519, 334511, 541715

NASA Shared Services Center is initiating a sole source procurement for a specialized robotics system to support operations at Goddard Space Flight Center. - Government Buyer: - Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Sub-agency: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - Office: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) - OEMs and Vendors: - PI Physik Instrumente LP (sole source, manufacturer of requested system) - Products/Services Requested: - PI Compact hexapod microbot system - Quantity: 1 set - Description: Precision robotic positioning system for micro-scale applications - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: PI Physik Instrumente LP is the only identified provider - Commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12 - NAICS code: 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) - Place of Performance: - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

Description

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for One set of PI Compact hexapod microbot system. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to   PI PHYSIK INSTRUMENTE LP  under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   PI PHYSIK INSTRUMENTE LP  is the sole provider of One set of PI Compact hexapod microbot system

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 334519.

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 6/4/2026. 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

McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov

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