Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26941511Q
NASA Sole Source Service Contract Extension for ThermoFisher FEI Helios PFIB Electron Microscope
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26941511Q
NAICS
811210
NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is seeking to extend a sole source service contract for maintenance and repair of a Plasma Focused Ion Beam (PFIB) instrument. - The contract is specifically for the FEI Helios PFIB electron microscope, manufactured by ThermoFisher Scientific. - The service contract ensures warranty coverage and certified technician support for the instrument. - The period of performance is one year, from September 14, 2026, to September 13, 2027. - The procurement is classified under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). - The place of performance is Hampton, Virginia. - ThermoFisher Scientific is the only known vendor able to provide this specialized service without voiding the warranty. - No competing vendors or alternative service providers are identified due to warranty and certification requirements. - Commercial opportunity is limited to ThermoFisher Scientific for this sole source contract extension.
Description
** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for PFIB SVC Contract 2026