4D Tech NanoCam HD Dynamic Optical Profiler
ID: 80NSSC25894374QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

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IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) (7E20)
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure a 4D Tech NanoCam HD Dynamic Optical Profiler, which is essential for assessing the roughness of optics within the m-40 system at the Marshall Space Flight Center. The procurement includes a high-resolution CMOS sensor, a 460nm LED, a desktop or laptop computer running Windows 10, and a motorized tripod with a hand controller, all aimed at enhancing the center's optical measurement capabilities. This acquisition is part of NASA's efforts to advance technology and precision in aerospace research, with the equipment to be delivered to the Central Receiving facility in Huntsville, Alabama, within six weeks after order placement. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications to Cody Guidry by 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 6, 2025, to be considered for this sole source contract.

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    NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center requires the acquisition of a NanoCam HD Dynamic Optical Profiler to assess the roughness of optics within the m-40 system. The required equipment includes a NanoCam HD Dynamic Optical Profiler with a high-resolution CMOS sensor and a 460nm LED, accompanying desktop or laptop computer running Windows 10, and a motorized tripod with hand controller. The equipment is to be delivered to the Central Receiving facility at NASA Marshall in Huntsville, Alabama, with an anticipated shipping lead time of six weeks after receiving the order. This request forms part of federal procurements aimed at enhancing the center's optical measurement capabilities, indicating a focus on advancing technology and precision in aerospace research.
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