Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26941276Q
NASA Procurement of Evident Scientific Vanta Core Handheld XRF Analyzer (Brand Name Only)
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
August 13, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26941276Q
NAICS
334516, 423490
NASA is seeking to procure a brand name Vanta Core Handheld XRF Analyzer for use at Langley Research Center, with strict requirements for compatibility and data consistency with existing NASA methodologies. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Langley Research Center - NASA Shared Services Center - OEM Highlight: - Evident Scientific (manufacturer of Vanta Core XRF analyzers; formerly Olympus) - Products Requested: - Vanta Core Handheld XRF Analyzer with silver anode (Part Number: V2CA-CCC-U) - 50 kV X-ray tube, SDD detector, in-line aiming camera, 3 mm X-ray spot collimator, 5 MP panoramic sample camera - Accessories: rugged carrying case, 2 lithium ion batteries, charger, USB cable, USB drive, 10 spare analysis windows, wireless LAN dongle, power supply - Includes 3-year warranty and 5-year X-ray tube warranty - Analysis Methods (software/calibration): - Alloy Plus Method (Part Number: METHOD-A3) - Soil Method (Part Number: METHOD-S3; includes SiO2 blank standard) - Coating Method (Part Number: METHOD-CT) - Notable Requirements: - Brand name only: No substitutes accepted; must be Evident Scientific Vanta Core model - Analyzer must support multi-beam Compton-normalized soil analysis, multi-layer coating thickness, and broad elemental analysis - Compatibility with NASA Johnson Space Center's validated lunar dust measurement methodology is mandatory - Only authorized resellers may bid; proof of manufacturer pricing and reseller authorization required - Delivery to Hampton, Virginia within 30 days after order - Quantities: - 1 unit of each product/method specified - No alternative handheld XRF analyzers are accepted due to unique technical and programmatic requirements
Description
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR BID
CAGE/UEI CODE FOB DESTINATION LEADTIME FOR DELIVERY POC NAME & EMAIL
** THIS IS A BRAND NAME REQUIREMENT ** for Vanta Core Handheld XRF Analyzer
** AUTHORIZED RESELLERS ONLY **
** ALL VENDORS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PRICING FROM THE MANUFACTURER, AND CONFIRM AUTHORIZATION TO RESELL THE ITEMS LISTED IN THE STATEMENT OF WORK FOR BRAND NAME REQUIREMENTS **
** SEE THE ATTACHMENTS **
** WE DO NOT PAY BY CREDIT CARD **
VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE TRACKING NUMBER (80NSSC26941276Q) IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL WHEN SUBMITTING A QUOTE!!