SAM #80NSSC26940034Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement: TA Instruments Discovery DSC Q2500 and Accessories

NASA Langley Research Center is conducting a sole source procurement for a Thermal Analysis Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and related accessories and services. - Sole source procurement is justified by the need for compatibility with existing TA Instruments hardware, software, and validated test methods. - Main equipment requested: Discovery DSC Q2500 (TA Instruments) and supporting accessories. - Accessories include: 4-Port Broadband Router, RCS90 Discovery DSC 120V 60HZ, RCS Gas Dryer, Tzero Press and Dies Kit, LN2 Pump Accessory. - Services required: Thermal Installation & Basic Operator Training, Loyalty Support Plan for DSC2500/DSC-X3. - All items are requested in a quantity of one. - Delivery and installation required within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). - Estimated contract value likely ranges from $50,000 to $120,000 based on typical pricing for DSC systems and associated services. - TA Instruments is the specified OEM; procurement is limited to TA Instruments due to compatibility requirements. - Competing products could include DSC systems from PerkinElmer, Mettler Toledo, and Netzsch, but only TA Instruments is considered due to sole source justification. - Opportunity includes both equipment and service line items, with detailed part numbers provided for each product. - No resellers or distributors are specified; procurement is direct from the manufacturer. - Period of performance is 30 days ARO for all items and services.

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** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for Thermal Analysis Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and Services

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