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Sole-source Oxford EDS/EBSD upgrade and installation for NASA Langley’s Hitachi S 4700 SEM

NASA is seeking a sole-source Oxford EDS and EBSD upgrade for a Hitachi S 4700 scanning electron microscope at Langley Research Center. - Buyer and requirement: NASA Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) for NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC); upgrade and installation of energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) equipment. - Sole-source rationale: NASA identifies Oxford Instruments America, Inc. as the intended source. The notice says Oxford hardware and AZtec software provide the compatible integrated solution; alternatives could require engineering, risk instrument performance and support, increase costs and downtime, and disrupt analysis work. - Equipment and software: The listed package includes AZtec Live and related applications, Ultim Infinity 100 and Ultim Max Infinity detectors, a Symmetry CMOS EBSD detector, system hardware, a workstation, monitor, and installation. All listed product quantities are one each; see line items for part numbers and descriptions. - Schedule and support: Performance/delivery is due within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). The equipment package lists 51 months of system support. - Response details: Capability statements are due by 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on October 9, 2026. NASA is not requesting or evaluating quotes. NAICS code: 334519. - Value: No estimated contract value is provided in the available notice and attachment summaries.

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** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for Oxford EDS and EBSD Upgrade and Installation Service 

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