2 Low Temperature Positioning Systems
ID: 80NSSC26921261QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9a2548b60fdc47aca30bd91975c12768/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure two Low Temperature Positioning Systems, which are critical components for its Mars Exploration Program's Shared Sample Pre-Processing Technologies project. The procurement will involve a sole source contract with ATTOCUBE SYSTEMS GMBH, the only identified provider of these specialized systems, which include specific components such as linear nanopositioners and a motion controller. The delivery of these systems is expected within 8-10 weeks to the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, with a deadline for interested organizations to submit their capabilities and qualifications by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 15, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Cody Guidry at cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov or Tiffany Neal at tiffany.neal@nasa.gov.

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    Cody Guidry
    cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
    Tiffany Neal
    Tiffany.neal@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0040103 TAB 04 4 SOW.pdf
    NASA's Mars Exploration Program requires a Low Temperature Positioning System for its Shared Sample Pre-Processing Technologies project. The contractor must deliver specific components, including two ANPx341/RES/LT linear x-nanopositioners, an AMC300/Rack/3/RES motion controller, a Nanopositioner Toolbox PEEK with ANB200, an Electrical Vacuum Feedthrough EVFT 40KF, and an AVC/RES vacuum extension cable. Delivery is expected within 8-10 weeks to Code 699, Bldg 37, NASA GSFC. Additionally, the contract incorporates federal requirements regarding the use and acquisition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, mandating disclosure of AI use and adherence to specific guidelines if covered AI systems or services are acquired, as defined by OMB memo M-25-22.
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