TA Instruments Discovery DSC 2500 Package
ID: 80NSSC25884537QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7E21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0e619acce89c40f6bbffc73f3846f2bd/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure a TA Instruments Discovery DSC 2500 Package to replace aging laboratory equipment at the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. This procurement includes essential components such as a Dell Instrument Controller, advanced thermal analysis capabilities, an LN2 pump for efficient cooling, and an RCS gas dryer for moisture control, all of which are critical for maintaining high-quality research output. The project emphasizes the importance of modern analytical equipment and will require installation and training services conducted by experienced technicians in accordance with ISO 9000 standards, with a performance period of 30 days after receipt of order. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by October 21, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Kacey Hickman at kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov.

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    kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0036780 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is soliciting the purchase of a TA Instruments Discovery DSC 2500 Package to replace aging laboratory equipment. The required package includes specific components such as a Dell Instrument Controller, Discovery DSC 2500 with advanced thermal analysis capabilities, an LN2 pump for efficient cooling, and an RCS gas dryer for moisture control. The system features innovative technologies like Tzero and T4P heat flow, which provide superior performance in thermal analysis and versatility in data management through the TRIOS software. Installation and training services are to be conducted by experienced technicians in accordance with ISO 9000 standards. The project is to be executed at the GSFC site in Greenbelt, MD, with a period of performance set for 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). This procurement addresses the urgent need for modern analytical equipment to ensure continued high-quality research output at NASA's facility.
    SATPC0036780 Tab 10 Open Market RFQ.pdf
    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 80NSSC25884537Q for the procurement of a TA Instruments Discovery DSC 2500 Package. This RFQ is structured into several sections, including a Statement of Work, Instructions to Offerors, and Clauses/Terms and Conditions relevant to the procurement. This solicitation is designated for small businesses, requiring participants to be registered on the System for Award Management (SAM) website. Quotes are due by October 21, 2024, with specific guidelines for submissions and inquiries directed to NASA's Kacey Hickman. The RFQ includes critical provisions addressing telecommunications and video surveillance services, certifications regarding various business classifications, and adherence to U.S. and foreign laws impacting contract execution. Regulations on export controls, environmental considerations, and contractor responsibilities underscore NASA’s commitment to compliance and transparency in contractor selection. The document emphasizes the importance of representations concerning the offeror's business status and capabilities to ensure a fair procurement process.
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