Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26937490Q
Procurement of FAR Associates FMP2/2X SpectroPyrometer System for NASA Langley
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 09, 2026
Respond By
July 13, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26937490Q
NAICS
334513, 334519
NASA Langley Research Center is seeking to procure a specialized spectropyrometer system for its Hypersonic Materials Environmental Test System (HYMETS) facility. - Government Buyer: - NASA Langley Research Center (LARC) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - OEMs and Vendors: - FAR Associates (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - RALPH A. FELICE, INC. (sole source provider) - Products Requested: - FMP2/2X Pyrometer (multi-wavelength spectropyrometer) - Part number: FMP2/2X - Quantity: 1 - Features: - Online tolerance and signal strength (emissivity) correction - Spectral and total emissivity correction - Absorption (offgas) compensation - Integrated laser for aiming - Data logging with integrated Windows PC - Dual temperature ranges: 800-2400°C and 1500-4000°C - 10-meter bifurcated fiberoptic cable - Fixed-focus lens assembly (28-inch focal length) - Spectral emissivity on-screen display - Data analysis for first 30 days included - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; only FAR Associates system is acceptable - System must support advanced temperature measurement and data analysis for hypersonic materials testing - Delivery required within 18 to 26 weeks after receipt of order (ARO) - No additional services requested
Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for FAR Associates SpectroPyrometer System..
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to RALPH A. FELICE, INC. 1532 Newport DR Macedonia, Ohio 44056-1970 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that RALPH A. FELICE, INC. is the sole provider of FAR Associates SpectroPyrometer System.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Langley Research Center (LARC).
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 334513.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/13/2026. 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:
Laura Quave
Procurement Specialist II