Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26939492Q
NASA Sole Source Procurement: 1200°C Removable Temperature Chamber and Accessories for Rotary Drive Tribometer
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
July 30, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26939492Q
NAICS
334516
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is seeking to procure specialized high-temperature testing equipment to enhance its tribology research capabilities. - The procurement is a sole source contract to BRUKER NANO, INC, identified as the only provider able to meet the requirements. - Equipment required includes: - 1200°C removable temperature chamber for a rotary drive tribometer - Split lid for the 1200°C rotary drive chamber - 1200°C controller box - Voltage transformer (110V to 220V) - Hot hardness test kit for rotary drive - The equipment will allow pin-on-disk and hardness testing at temperatures up to 1200°C, a significant upgrade from the current 400°C limit. - The procurement supports both internal NASA programs and external partners. - The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). - The period of performance requires obligation by August 31, 2026. - No specific part numbers are provided; quantities are one each for all items. - Other vendors may submit capability statements, but BRUKER NANO, INC is currently determined to be the sole source.
Description
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 1200 degC Removable Temperature Chamber for Rotary Drive.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to BRUKER NANO, INC: 5255 E WILLIAMS CIR STE 2080 | TUCSON, AZ 85711 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that BRUKER NANO, INC is the sole provider of 1200 degC Removable Temperature Chamber for Rotary Drive.
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 7/30/2026. 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