SAM #80TECH26RF0022

NASA Seeks BlueHalo Robo-Met.3D Automated Serial Sectioning System for Kennedy Space Center

NASA's IT Procurement Office (ITPO) is seeking to acquire an advanced 3D microstructural analysis system for the Kennedy Space Center. - Government Buyer: - NASA IT Procurement Office (ITPO), Kennedy Space Center - OEM and Vendor: - BlueHalo, LLC is both the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the sole source vendor - Product Requested: - BlueHalo Robo-Met.3D Automated Serial Sectioning System - Purpose: Provides automated, high-resolution three-dimensional microstructural characterization - No specific part numbers or quantities are listed in the notice - Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement is planned under FAR 6.103-1, with BlueHalo as the only provider - NASA may consider other qualified sources if the requirement is competed - Acquisition will follow commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12

Description

NASA/Information Technology Procurement Office (ITPO) has a requirement for BlueHalo’s Robo-Met 3D Automated Serial Sectioning System for Kennedy Space Center (KSC) to provide advanced three dimensional (3D) microstructural characterization capabilities.

NASA/ITPO intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the items from BlueHalo, LLC under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. BlueHalo is the sole source provider for the Robo-Met.3D Serial Sectioning System.

The Government intends to acquire a commercial product or service using FAR Part 12.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Cory Rasnic at cory.t.rasnic@nasa.gov not later than 12:00 PM CDT on 7/24/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A decision by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

NASA 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

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