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NASA Sole Source Procurement: Linde TAFA 1264WL Weight Loss Powder Feeder and Services

NASA Langley Research Center is seeking to procure a Linde TAFA 1264WL Weight Loss Powder Feeder as a direct replacement for an existing unit, through a sole source contract with LINDE ADVANCED MATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC. - Procurement Details: - Sole source contract for Linde TAFA 1264WL Power Feeder - Only LINDE ADVANCED MATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC. is considered capable due to compatibility with NASA's IMPACT vacuum plasma spray system - Includes feeder, motor housing, hopper assembly, tubing, HMI extension cord, low-height cart, 2-hopper storage rack with heater blanket plug-in, packaging/crating, operator's manuals - Start-up, calibration, and training services (up to 8 hours onsite, 16 hours travel) - Technical Requirements: - Feeder must provide weight loss feedrate control - Must integrate with TAFA control architecture and NASA's IMPACT system - Interchangeable hopper assemblies for various powder sizes - Validated performance under vacuum plasma spray conditions - Commercial Opportunity: - NAICS code: 332117 - Interested parties may submit qualifications by August 11, 2026, for future consideration - Period of Performance: - Delivery and services to be completed within 2 months after receipt of order (ARO) - Location: - NASA Langley Research Center (LARC) - Contact: - Procurement specialist: Shanna L. Patterson - No competing products identified; market research confirms only Linde TAFA meets requirements - Estimated contract value likely in the $100,000 - $250,000 range based on scope and technical complexity

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** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for Linde TAFA 1264WL Power Feeder

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