Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26936386Q
NASA Armstrong seeks PCS Quartz-Tungsten-Halogen Heater Bulbs for Thermal Ground Test
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
June 24, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26936386Q
NAICS
339999, 335110
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is seeking to procure commercial-off-the-shelf quartz-tungsten-halogen (QTH) heater bulbs for a large-scale thermal ground test. - Government Buyer: - NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - OEM Highlight: - Precision Control Systems Inc. (PCS) is the sole source manufacturer specified for the heater bulbs - Products Requested: - 210 units of PCS Heater Bulb, part number 103390-005 (100 W/in, ~20-in length) - 30 units of PCS Heater Bulb, part number 106587-001 (400 W/in, ~5-in length) - Notable Requirements: - Only PCS bulbs are acceptable due to precise dimensional and efficiency requirements critical for heater performance - Alternate brands or vendors are unsuitable; subtle dimensional differences could cause hardware damage - Delivery required within 12-14 weeks after contract award, with advance shipping coordination - Application: - Bulbs are intended for a large heater used in NASA's thermal ground testing - NAICS code: 339999 (Miscellaneous Manufacturing) - Procurement is sole source, limiting competition to PCS as the OEM
Description
** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** For PCS Heater Bulbs P/N: 103390-005 QTY 210 P/N: 106587-001 QTY 30