SAM #80NSSC26938965Q

Sole Source Procurement of High Vacuum Concentric Rotary Feedthrough Assemblies for NASA VOiD Deposition System

NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is announcing a sole source procurement for specialized high vacuum rotary feedthrough assemblies for the VOiD deposition system at NASA Glenn Research Center. - Agency: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - Sole Source Vendor: KURT J LESKER CO - Product: Two high vacuum concentric rotary feedthrough assemblies - Each assembly includes two motorized shafts (inner and outer) through a single DN40CF flange - Designed for high vacuum systems (10E-7 Torr or below) - Outer shaft must transmit at least 6.6 lb-ft torque; inner shaft at least 0.3 lb-ft torque - Position feedback provided by encoders - Delivery: Estimated lead-time is 11 weeks after purchase - Justification: KURT J LESKER CO is identified as the only source for this equipment - NAICS Code: 333912 - Opportunity for Competition: Other vendors may submit capability statements to challenge the sole source determination - No specific part number provided; technical details are in the attached specification document

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Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 66A Rotary feedthrough for VOiD deposition system. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to KURT J LESKER CO, 1925 Route 51 Clairton, Pennsylvania 15025-3681, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that KURT J LESKER CO is the sole provider of 66A Rotary feedthrough for VOiD deposition system

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 333912.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 9:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 8/3/2026. 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:

Monica Wilson

Procurement Assistant

monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:

Karen Artis

Contract Specialist

karen.l.artis@nasa.gov

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