HELIX-MC
ID: 80NSSC25891897QType: Special Notice
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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)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SUBSISTENCE (J089)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3c95385826bc4d7e9f9bb41b16ba5859/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure continued service for the HELIX-MC instrument from Thermo Scientific, intending to issue a sole source contract to Thermo Electron North America LLC. The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure ongoing technical support and maintenance of the HELIX-MC, which is critical for analyzing planetary samples at the Mid-Atlantic Noble Gas Research Laboratory (MNGRL). This service contract promises enhanced operational efficiency, including a 50% faster onsite response time and a 30-40% reduction in downtime, thereby supporting NASA's essential research activities. Interested organizations must submit their qualifications by 1 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 2, 2025, to Cara Craft at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov, as the government reserves the right to determine the necessity of a competitive procurement based on the responses received.

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    Cara Craft
    cara.s.craft@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037303 Tab 04 4 SOW_Redacted.pdf
    The Talent Cultivation Office (TCO) is soliciting a service contract from Thermo Scientific for the HELIX-MC instrument utilized in the Mid-Atlantic Noble Gas Research Laboratory (MNGRL). The primary goal is to ensure continued technical support and maintenance of the HELIX-MC, which is essential for analyzing planetary samples. The proposed service contract promises significant benefits, including a 50% faster onsite response time and a 30-40% reduction in downtime compared to billable customers. Additionally, the service plan offers a 35% remote issue resolution rate and enhanced access to over 2,000 experienced field service professionals. The work will be carried out on-site in Building 34, Room C135 at the MNGRL lab, effective immediately upon contract award. This initiative reflects the commitment to maintaining high operational standards of critical scientific instruments in support of ongoing research activities.
    SATPC0037303 Tab 07 Capability Statement FBO Posting.pdf
    NASA/NSSC requires continued service for the HELIX-MC instrument from Thermo Scientific, intending to issue a sole source contract to Thermo Electron North America LLC. This decision is based on FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), establishing Thermo Electron as the exclusive provider for these services. The procurement will take place at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, with the acquisition planned under FAR Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services. Organizations interested in competing for this contract must submit their qualifications by 1 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 2, 2025, to the designated point of contact. The government reserves the right to decide whether to pursue a competitive procurement based on the responses received. Oral communications regarding this notice are not permitted. The applicable NAICS Code is 334516, and the notice includes references to the NASA Ombudsman for further inquiries. Overall, this document outlines the intention for a sole source procurement to ensure continued support for specialized equipment essential to NASA's missions.
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