# SAM #80NSSC27944801Q

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

**Buyer:** NASA Shared Services Center
**Posted:** October 06, 2026
**Respond By:** October 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 80NSSC27944801Q
**NAICS:** 334519

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.

### Description

<p>** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for&nbsp;Oxford EDS and EBSD Upgrade and Installation Service&nbsp;</p>

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