Haas Desktop CNC Mill and Control System
ID: 80NSSC2582995Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking proposals for the acquisition of a Haas Desktop CNC Mill and Control System, as part of a presolicitation notice aimed at enhancing its manufacturing capabilities. The procurement is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines, focusing on analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, specifically within the laboratory equipment and supplies sector. This equipment will play a crucial role in supporting NASA's research and development efforts, particularly in the context of spaceflight missions. Interested vendors should contact Dorothy Baskin at dorothy.s.baskin@nasa.gov for further details, with the project completion period anticipated to extend until November 1, 2024.

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    The document outlines a Statement of Work for the 3D Printing Electronics Group (562) focusing on the acquisition of a direct ink write printer to enhance capabilities in 3D printing electronics for spaceflight missions. The initiative aims to achieve two main objectives: conducting research on unique spaceflight project needs and enabling rapid prototyping for low-risk missions to facilitate earlier testing and design improvements. Key components of the scope include the purchase of a 3DFlexible DDM tabletop printer, a Creo parametric software add-on for toolpath creation, and a package for one year of technical assistance and onsite training post-installation. All equipment is designated for use at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. The period for project completion is set for November 1, 2024, with a lead time of 60 days following the purchase award. Overall, this project emphasizes innovation and efficiency in developing tailored solutions for spaceflight electronics, potentially reducing costs and enhancing mission readiness.
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