SAM #80TECH26P0020

Award for BlueHalo Robo-Met.3D Automated Serial Sectioning System at NASA Kennedy Space Center

NASA Kennedy Space Center's IT Procurement Office has awarded a sole-source contract for an advanced materials analysis system. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Sub-agency: NASA Kennedy Space Center - Office: NASA IT Procurement Office (ITPO) - OEM and Vendor: - BlueHalo LLC (OEM and sole-source provider) - Products Requested: - BlueHalo Robo-Met.3D Automated Serial Sectioning System - Quantity: 1 - Description: Automated serial sectioning system with integrated 3D metallographic reconstruction and analysis capability for advanced microstructural characterization - Unique Requirements: - Sole-source justification due to unique capabilities not met by alternatives (e.g., FIB-SEM, XCT) - System supports advanced 3D microstructural characterization, materials evaluation, and failure analysis for NASA missions - Estimated delivery lead time: 26 weeks after order

Description

This notice is for the fixed-price sole source Award of 80TECH26P0020 - BlueHalo Robo-Met.3D Serial Sectioning System to BlueHalo, LLC under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. . NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) required an advanced three dimensional (3D) microstuructural characterization capabilities in support of NASA mission and materials evaluation requirements.  

The rationale supporting the use of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a), is descirbed in the attached Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition.  

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