SAM #80NSSC27947871Q

Sole-source calibration and certification services for two Ipsen ABAR vacuum furnaces

NASA is considering a sole-source contract for on-site calibration and certification of two Ipsen ABAR vacuum furnaces at NASA Langley Research Center. - Agency and location: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC), for NASA Langley Research Center (LARC), Building 1148. - Requirement: Periodic calibration and certification for two furnaces used to heat-treat critical Class A spaceflight hardware: - ABAR II — ECN 418688, serial 8558, manufactured in 1973. - ABAR III — ECN 418696, serial 10866, manufactured in 1981. - Work required: Calibrate furnace instrumentation, including controllers, control thermocouples, and vacuum gages; conduct system accuracy testing and temperature uniformity surveys (TUS) under AMS 2750H; use current NIST-traceable equipment and reference standards; provide survey equipment on site; and provide calibration stickers, documentation, and collected data after each visit. - Scheduling and access: The contractor must travel to LARC, meet badge-access requirements, and schedule surveys to avoid certification lapses. Upcoming quarterly surveys are identified for December 2026, March 2027, and September 2027, subject to the furnaces continuing to meet certification standards. Survey frequency may be reduced under AMS 2750H after four successive quarterly TUS tests pass. - Sole-source intent: NASA intends to award to Conrad-Kacsik Instrument Systems, Inc., citing its experience with these older furnaces and prior certification work. NASA says another provider could jeopardize certification and create risks of hardware damage, schedule delays, and added costs. - Response instructions: Capability statements are requested to assess whether competition is appropriate. Quotes are not being requested or evaluated. Responses are due by 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on October 30, 2026. - Status: This is a solicitation/notice of intended sole-source procurement, not an award. No specific part numbers, prices, or guaranteed contract value are provided.

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** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for ABAR Vacuum Furnace Calibration Services

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