SAM #80NSSC27937300Q

NASA capability notice for one MassTech AP/MALDI model 155C ion source

NASA is seeking capability statements for one MassTech AP/MALDI ion source for research at Ames Research Center. - Requirement: One MassTech AP/MALDI ultra-high-resolution ion source, model 155C, for the Cold Solar System Objects ISFM project. - Compatibility: Must work with a Thermo Fisher Scientific Orbitrap Exploris 240 mass spectrometer equipped with the OptaMax NG interface. - Technical requirements: Includes a 355 nm Nd:YAG laser and X-Y translation stage; must analyze 5–100 µm spots and detect down to 1 femtomole per sample. - Support and documentation: Installation support, training, certificates, manuals, and warranty documentation are required. - Procurement approach: NASA/NSSC identifies MASSTECH, INC. as the sole provider and intends a sole-source award. Vendors may submit written capability statements to help NASA determine whether competition is appropriate; price quotes are not requested or considered. - Timing: The source is needed by December 15, 2026. The notice does not state a contract duration.

Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. A price quote alone generally does not provide sufficient information to evaluate a vendor's technical capability.

See the attached SOW.   

SPECIAL NOTICE:

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

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for MassTech Atmospheric Pressure Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/ Ionization. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MASSTECH, INC, Columbia, Maryland 21046, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that MASSTECH, INC is the sole provider of MassTech Atmospheric Pressure Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).

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 334516.

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 11/10/2026. 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:

Monica Wilson

Procurement Assistant III

monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov

Alternate Point of Contact: 

WILL GARRETT, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, will.c.garrett@nasa.go

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