# SAM #80NSSC26940997Q

NASA sole source procurement of Helmel Checkmaster Model 216-142 and peripherals from Helmel Engineering Products Inc.

**Buyer:** NASA Shared Services Center
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** September 21, 2026
**Identifier:** 80NSSC26940997Q
**NAICS:** 333998

NASA's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center is seeking to procure a Helmel Checkmaster Model 216-142 Manual Coordinate Measuring Machine and associated peripherals. 
- Sole source procurement from Helmel Engineering Products Inc. (HELMEL)
- Equipment includes:
  - 1x CHECKMASTER model 216-142 Manual Coordinate Measuring Machine
  - 1x Geomet 301 Software Upgrade
  - 1x MH20i Manually Indexing Probe Kit with Standard Force Module
  - 1x Rayco Modular Fixturing System
  - 1x Set of 4 Casters with Leveling Screws
- Delivery required to Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama
- NAICS code: 333998
- Estimated delivery lead-time: 12 months
- Interested parties may submit qualifications if NASA decides to compete the requirement
- Helmel Engineering Products Inc. is the exclusive OEM for the requested equipment

### Description

<p>*PLEASE NOTE* THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. A price quote alone generally does not provide sufficient information to evaluate a vendor&#39;s technical capability.</p>

<p>See the attached SOW.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All correspondence must reference ID# to ensure visibility.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Synopsis:</strong></p>

<p>NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Helmel Checkmaster Model 216-142.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to HELMEL ENGINEERING PRODUCTS INC., Niagara Falls, New York 14305-3512, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that HELMEL ENGINEERING PRODUCTS INC. is the sole provider of Helmel Checkmaster Model 216-142</p>

<p>NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).</p>

<p>The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial</p>

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<p>The NAICS Code for this procurement is 333998.</p>

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<p>Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 9/21/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.</p>

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<p>Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.</p>

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<p>NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .</p>

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<p>Primary Point of Contact:</p>

<p>Monica Wilson</p>

<p>Procurement Assistant</p>

<p>monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov</p>

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<p>Secondary Point of Contact</p>

<p>Shari Trigg</p>

<p>shari.trigg@nasa.gov</p>

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