SAM #80NSSC26939343Q

NASA Ames seeks Thermo Scientific Nicolet Apex FTIR Spectrometer with RaptIR+ IR Microscope for cleanroom contamination measurement

NASA Ames Research Center is seeking to procure a high-sensitivity FTIR spectrometer and FTIR microscope system for its Center for Life Detection cleanroom facility. - The required system is the Thermo Scientific Nicolet Apex FTIR Spectrometer with RaptIR+ IR Microscope. - Includes Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) capability for organic contamination measurement. - Must be compatible with ISO-8 cleanroom standards. - Comes with a computer, 22" monitor, full infrared microscopy automation/control software, and comprehensive ATR spectra library. - User training by a vendor field scientist is included. - Thermo Electron North America is identified as the sole source OEM for this equipment. - Delivery is desired by September 30, 2026. - The procurement is planned as a sole source contract under NAICS 334516. - NASA invites capability statements from other vendors, but intends to proceed with Thermo Electron North America unless a suitable alternative is identified.

Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Purchase of Thermo Scientific Nicolet Apex FTIR Spectrometer with a RaptIR+ IR Microscope.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Thermo Electron North America under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Thermo Electron North America 1400 Northpoint PKWY STE 10 West Palm Beach Florida 33407 – 1976 United States is the sole provider of Purchase of Thermo Scientific Nicolet Apex FTIR Spectrometer with a RaptIR+ IR Microscope NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC). 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 7/31/2026. 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: Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov

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