SAM #80NSSC26948111Q

NASA capability-statement notice for two Vertrod 48-inch pneumatic heat sealers

NASA is seeking vendor capability information for a proposed sole-source purchase of Vertrod heat-sealing machines. - Requirement: Two Vertrod 48 PS Thermal Impulse Pneumatic pivot-style heat sealers for clean-room use. The attachment identifies NASA Stennis Space Center’s Test Complex; the notice identifies Kennedy Space Center as the place of performance. - Each machine must have a 48-inch seal length: one with a 3/8-inch seal width and one with a 1/2-inch seal width. - Required features include bi-active heat, digital temperature readout, ported exhaust, adjustable stainless-steel work shelves at the front and rear, and casters. - Machines must be made in the USA and include a 3-year limited warranty. Other specifications include pneumatic operation at 60 PSIG, foot-switch activation, adjustable seal and cool timers, and airtight/watertight sealing capability. - Notice type and response: This is a capability-statement request to assess whether the proposed sole-source procurement should be competed—not a request for quotes. Vendors should reference notice ID 80NSSC26948111Q in written submissions. - Procurement context: NASA Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC); commercial procurement under FAR Part 12; NAICS 333993. No submission deadline or period of performance is provided in the supplied information.

Description

 SPECIAL NOTICE:

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

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Sealing Machines for CHOP Shop

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to    GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS INSTITUTE, INC THEunder the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that   GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS INSTITUTE, INC THE is the sole provider of Sealing Machines for CHOP Shop.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Kennedy Space Center (KSC).

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 333993.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 11/2/2026. 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 .

Primary Point of Contact:

McKenzie Hanson

Procurement Specialist

McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov

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