Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26936399Q
NASA Sole Source Procurement of Au Sputtering Target for Release Layer Development
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
June 30, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26936399Q
NAICS
334516
NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is initiating a sole source procurement for an Au Sputtering Target to support Release Layer Development at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - Work performed at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) - OEMs and Vendors: - ANGSTROM SCIENCES INC (sole OEM and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Au Sputtering Target for Release Layer Development - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: ANGSTROM SCIENCES INC identified as the only capable provider - Commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12 - NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Opportunity is not open for competition unless other qualified sources are identified
Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Au Sputtering Target for Release Layer Development.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to ANGSTROM SCIENCES INC: 40 S LINDEN ST | DUQUESNE, PA 15110 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that ANGSTROM SCIENCES INC is the sole provider of Au Sputtering Target for Release Layer Development.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).
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 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/30/2026. 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:
Cody Guidry
Procurement Specialist II