Multi-Shot Pyrolyzer
ID: 80NSSC2479303Type: Presolicitation
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)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/be0b0af196914c2f88bb2b3e18d8d27d/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure a Multi-Shot Pyrolyzer and associated accessories to enhance the capabilities of the Astrobiology Analytical Laboratory at the Goddard Space Flight Center. This procurement aims to facilitate the analysis of trace organic compounds in various samples, which is crucial for supporting NASA's research on the origins of life. The selected vendor will be responsible for the installation of the pyrolyzer, ensuring compatibility with existing equipment, and providing training for lab personnel, with completion expected by September 2024. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Dorothy Baskin at dorothy.s.baskin@nasa.gov by 11:59 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on September 11, 2024, to be considered for this total small business set-aside opportunity.

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    Dorothy Baskin
    dorothy.s.baskin@nasa.gov
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    STATEMENT OF WORK.pdf
    The document outlines the Statement of Work for the acquisition of a Multi-Shot Pyrolyzer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Astrobiology Analytical Laboratory (AAL). This new instrument will facilitate the analysis of trace organic compounds in various samples, supporting NASA's strategic objectives related to the origins of life research. Key requirements include a programmable temperature control system, compatibility with existing equipment, and training for lab personnel. Deliverables involve the installation of the pyrolyzer, including related equipment and documentation, to be completed by September 2024. The document specifies the need for vendor expertise, warranties, and support agreements, emphasizing the operational importance of this instrument within AAL to address significant scientific inquiries about organic compositions in both extraterrestrial and terrestrial materials. The installation will be performed by trained technicians from Quantum Analytics and Frontier Laboratories, ensuring comprehensive integration into existing lab operations.
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    Multi-Shot Pyrolyzer
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