SAM #80NSSC26932861Q

NASA Ames procurement of CI Systems high temperature blackbody calibration instrument

NASA Ames Research Center's EPIC Lab is seeking to procure a high temperature large area blackbody instrument for calibrating infrared instruments. - Government Buyer: - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), on behalf of NASA Ames Research Center, EPIC Lab - OEM and Vendor: - CI Systems (sole source, only OEM identified) - Product Requested: - CI Systems SR800N-12HT-600 deg. Regular Accuracy High Temperature absolute Blackbody - Part Number: A5531001210 SR800N-12HT-600 - Quantity: 1 (as clarified in the Statement of Work) - Key Specifications: - Achieves at least 600°C - Temperature accuracy of 0.5°C - Upward-looking operation - Emitting surface area of at least 10 x 10 units - Notable Requirements: - Instrument must be suitable for calibrating infrared instruments - Delivery lead time estimated at 2-3 months from order - Sole source justification: CI Systems is the only provider of this specific equipment - Place of Performance: - NASA Ames Research Center, EPIC Lab

Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for A5531001210 SR800N-12HT-600 deg.Regular Accuracy High Temperature absolute Blackbody.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CI Systems 851 International PKWY STE 130 Richardson Texas 75081 – 2888 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that CI Systemsis the sole provider of A5531001210 SR800N-12HT-600 deg.Regular Accuracy High Temperature absolute Blackbody

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 334513.

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 6/5/2026. 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: Kacey Hickman Procurement Specialist Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov

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