SAM #80NSSC26944063Q

NASA sole-source procurement of NETZSCH LFA 717 HyperFlash thermal testing system and accessories

NASA is seeking the NETZSCH LFA 717 HyperFlash System and associated accessories for thermal diffusivity testing at Glenn Research Center. - Opportunity and acquisition approach - NASA Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) intends a sole-source acquisition from NETZSCH Instruments North America, LLC; the system is for use at NASA Glenn Research Center. - NASA says the system will replace and upgrade outdated, unsupported NETZSCH Nanoflash equipment. Compatibility with existing infrastructure and testing methods is cited as a reason for the sole-source approach. - The notice requests capability statements, not quotes. Submissions are due by 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on October 1, 2026. - Equipment and requirements - The package includes one LFA 717 HyperFlash System for contactless measurement of thermal diffusivity, specific heat, and thermal conductivity, in accordance with ASTM E 1461 and other standards. - Accessories include a steel furnace, MCT detector, refrigerated bath circulator, liquid-nitrogen cooling system, reduced-pressure and gas-cycling equipment, sample holders, reference samples, and digital operating instructions. - Installation and commissioning are included. A NETZSCH preventative-maintenance agreement is also listed, with one annual visit including calibration and automatic annual renewal unless canceled. - Delivery and value - Estimated delivery is approximately seven weeks after receipt of order. No fixed start or end dates are stated. - The notice and attachment summaries do not provide an award value; the value range below is an estimate, not a government-provided amount.

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** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for NETZSCH LFA 717 HyperFlash System  

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