MicroTest Rig (MTR-3-XR) System
ID: 80NSSC25889911QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) (7E20)

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https://sam.gov/opp/461c02f84b55409cadc4483a0e85e9aa/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to issue a sole source contract for the MicroTest Rig (MTR-3-XR) System, specifically to MICRO TESTING SOLUTIONS, LLC, which is identified as the only provider capable of fulfilling this requirement. The procurement aims to acquire a system for testing composite micropillars within a scanning electron microscope, which is critical for advancing material science research as part of NASA's Center Innovation Fund project. The contract includes the MTR-3 Test Rig System, an in-situ Test Frame Upgrade, on-site operations training, and various components, with a two-year extended warranty requested for the equipment. Interested parties may submit their capabilities and qualifications by January 9, 2025, to Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov, with all correspondence referencing Notice ID 80NSSC25889911Q.

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    laura quave
    (228) 813-6420
    laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037134 Tab 04 4 SOW_Redacted.pdf
    NASA Glenn Research Center requires a MicroTest Rig MTR-3XR system for testing composite micropillars within a scanning electron microscope as part of its Center Innovation Fund project. The procurement includes one MTR-3 Test Rig System, an in-situ Test Frame Upgrade for dual use in SEM and Zeiss Xradia Versa, 40 hours of on-site operations training, and various components and consumables, such as tensile grips and load cell modules of differing capacities. Additionally, a two-year extended warranty is requested. The equipment will be delivered and installed at the Glenn Research Center located in Cleveland, OH, with a shipping lead time of 30 days after receipt of the order (ARO). This RFP encapsulates a targeted investment in advanced testing capabilities for aerospace materials, highlighting NASA's commitment to innovation and research advancement in material science.
    SATPC0037134 Tab 07 Capability Statement Commercial.pdf
    NASA/NSSC is planning to issue a sole source contract to MICRO TESTING SOLUTIONS, LLC for the MicroTest Rig (MTR-3-XR) System, asserting that this company is the only provider of the required system. The procurement will be managed by NASA's Glenn Research Center, utilizing commercial item provisions under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The relevant NAICS Code is 541519. Interested parties may submit their capabilities and qualifications by January 9, 2025, for consideration to determine the potential for competitive procurement. The government retains discretion over whether to pursue competition based on the submissions. Communication regarding this notice should be in writing, and the Ombudsman for this acquisition can be accessed via a specified URL. The primary contact for this procurement is Laura Quave, a Procurement Specialist at NASA, with her contact details provided for further inquiries.
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