# SAM #80NSSC27943930Q NASA capability-statement request for an FMPI SpectroPyrometer System **Buyer:** NASA Shared Services Center **Posted:** October 21, 2026 **Respond By:** October 23, 2026 **Identifier:** 80NSSC27943930Q **NAICS:** 334519, 334513 NASA is seeking capability statements for a spectropyrometer system supporting high-temperature testing at Marshall Space Flight Center. - **Requirement:** A Model FMPI SpectroPyrometer System for non-contact thermal diagnostics in material evaluations, propulsion testing, and thermal protection system experiments. - **Key performance requirements:** Measure 300°C–2,000°C with 0.1°C resolution; provide 250 or more spectral channels across 900–1,700 nm; and support multi-wavelength analysis, emissivity correction, off-gas absorption compensation, environmental compensation, and integrated laser aiming. - **Outputs and integration:** Continuous or operator-requested measurements, real-time tolerance and signal-strength reporting, 4–20 mA analog output (with 0–20 mA or 0–10 VDC options), screen display and non-volatile data logging, and integration with the existing FMPI temperature measurement ecosystem. Typical tolerance is 0.15%. - **Included support and delivery:** Data analysis is included for the first 30 days after purchase. Delivery is required 18–26 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). - **Acquisition approach:** NASA/NSSC indicates an intended sole-source acquisition but requests written capability statements to determine whether the requirement should be competed. Quotes are not requested or evaluated. - **Quantity and identification:** The notice and attachment do not specify a quantity or part number. The sole-source vendor is not identified in the supplied content. ### Description

 SPECIAL NOTICE:

VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID WHEN SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for FAR Spectro Pyrometer. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to  RALPH A. FELICE, INC. DBA FAR ASSOCIATES  1532 Newport DR  Macedonia, Ohio 44056-1970  United States      under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that RALPH A. FELICE, INC. DBA FAR ASSOCIATES is the sole provider of FAR Spectro Pyrometer.

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

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

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334513.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 10/23/2026. 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.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

NOTE:  Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements.

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 .

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