ContractSpecial Notice8(a) Sole Source

Service contract for Thermo chromatograph-mass spectrometer systems

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION• 80NSSC26928350Q
Response Deadline
Apr 6, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
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8(a) Sole Source
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

NASA’s Shared Services Center is seeking a service contract for Thermo chromatograph-mass spectrometer systems in support of the Astrobiology Analytical Lab at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The work covers annual service for Q-Exactive Orbitrap mass spectrometers and Vanquish Horizon UHPLC and Ultimate 3000 RSLCnano peripherals, including performance maintenance, corrective maintenance for the Q-Exactive Orbitrap, wear parts replacement, and provision of genuine manufacturer-quality parts and PM kits. The contractor must be Thermo Electron certified, and the services are to be performed on-site at GSFC in Building 34, rooms C174, C176, and C178; NASA also intends to award the requirement as a sole source to THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by April 6, 2026, and the planned period of performance is April 13, 2026 through April 12, 2027.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
334516
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC Code
J096
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ORES, MINERALS, AND THEIR PRIMARY PRODUCTS

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
SATPC0040658 Tab 04 4 SOW REDACTED.pdf
PDF•112 KB•Mar 30, 2026
AI Summary
The Astrobiology Analytical Lab at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center requires an annual service contract for its lab instrumentation, specifically Q-Exactive Orbitrap mass spectrometers and Vanquish Horizon UHPLC and Ultimate 3000 RSLCnano peripherals. This procurement is vital to maintain peak operating condition, minimize downtime, and ensure research capabilities for analyzing extraterrestrial materials. The contractor must be Thermo Electron certified and provide customized service plans from April 13, 2026, to April 12, 2027. These plans include an annual Performance Maintenance visit for all instruments, one corrective maintenance for the Q-Exactive Orbitrap, replacement of wear parts, guaranteed genuine manufacturer quality parts, comprehensive PM kits, and priority response times. Services will be performed on-site in Building 34, rooms C174, C176, and C178.
SATPC0040658 Tab 07 Capability Statement.docx
Word•32 KB•Mar 30, 2026
AI Summary
NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC for service contracts for Thermo chromatograph-mass spectrometer systems. This decision is based on the determination that THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC is the sole provider of these services, operating under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The procurement will be managed by NASA/NSSC, with performance located at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The acquisition will follow commercial item and service procedures outlined in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13, with NAICS Code 334516. Interested organizations may submit capabilities by April 6, 2026, to determine if a competitive procurement is viable, though the decision to compete remains at the government's discretion. Oral communications are not accepted. The NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable, with contact details provided.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMar 30, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineApr 6, 2026
expiryArchive DateApr 21, 2026

Agency Information

Department
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Office
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER

Point of Contact

Name
McKenzie Hanson

Place of Performance

UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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