Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26941276Q-1
NASA Procurement of Evident Scientific Vanta Core V2CA Handheld XRF Analyzer (Brand Name Only)
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
September 15, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26941276Q-1
NAICS
334516, 423490, 334519
NASA is seeking to procure the Evident Scientific Vanta Core V2CA Handheld XRF Analyzer for lunar dust measurement and research workflows. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - NASA Langley Research Center - Stennis Space Center - OEM Highlight: - Evident Scientific (manufacturer of Vanta Core XRF Analyzer) - Products Requested: - Vanta Core V2CA Handheld XRF Analyzer (1 unit) - Part Number: V2CA-CCC-U - Includes: 50 kV X-ray tube, silicon drift detector, aiming camera, sample camera, rugged carrying case, 2 lithium ion batteries, charger, USB cable, USB drive with manuals, 10 spare analysis windows, wireless LAN dongle, power supply, calibration method - Warranty: 3 years on analyzer, 5 years on X-ray tube - Alloy Plus Method for Vanta Core silver anode analyzers (1 unit) - Part Number: METHOD-A3 V2CA - Measures multiple metal elements - Soil Method for Vanta Core silver anode analyzers (1 unit) - Part Number: METHOD-S3 V2CA - Compton Normalized algorithm, measures multiple soil elements, includes SiO2 blank standard - Coating Method for Vanta Core silver anode analyzers (1 unit) - Part Number: METHOD-CT V2CA - Measures up to 3 coating layers for metals - Unique Requirements: - Brand name only: Vanta Core model required for compatibility with NASA lunar dust measurement methodology - No alternative handheld XRF analyzer meets NASA's technical and programmatic requirements - Authorized resellers only; proof of manufacturer pricing and reseller authorization required - Shipping must be included; payment by credit card not accepted - Compliance with export control laws - Award to lowest price technically acceptable offeror - Small business set-aside - Technical Features: - Supports multi-beam Compton-normalized soil analysis, multi-layer coating thickness measurements, broad elemental analysis - Ensures data fidelity and cross-site comparability for NASA and partner workflows - Accessories and Warranty: - Includes batteries, charger, USB drive, carrying case, and spare analysis windows - Extended warranty coverage for analyzer and X-ray tube
Description
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