SAM #80NSSC26937316Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement: Thinky ARV-501 Vacuum Centrifugal Mixer and Accessories

NASA Glenn Research Center's Ceramic and Polymer Composites Branch is seeking to procure a vacuum Thinky centrifugal mixer and accessories, with a planned sole source award to THINKY U.S.A., INC. - NASA intends to purchase: - 1 Vacuum Thinky centrifugal mixer (ARV-501, 700g capacity) - 1 Vacuum pump (PU-501) - 3 Adapters for processing 150ml, 330ml, and 500ml material quantities - The procurement is managed by NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) and will be performed at NASA Glenn Research Center - The requirement is classified under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - THINKY U.S.A., INC. is identified as the sole source; however, NASA is accepting capability statements from other vendors until 7/23/2026 to determine if competition is possible - The procurement follows FAR Part 12 for commercial items - No specific period of performance or contract value is stated in the notice - The opportunity is primarily for the supply of specialized laboratory mixing equipment and accessories

Description

All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26937316Q in the subject line.

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Thinky centrifugal mixer and associated accessories.. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to THINKY U.S.A., INC 23151 Verdugo DR STE 112 Laguna Hills, California 92653-1340 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that THINKY U.S.A., INC. is the sole provider of Thinky centrifugal mixer and associated accessories.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

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 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/23/2026. 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

laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

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