MassTech Atmospheric Pressure Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization
Updated
Special Notice from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Due Nov 10, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-6), 4 days left.
| Solicitation number | 80NSSC27937300Q |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Office | NASA Shared Services Center |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516) |
| Product or service code | 6640 |
| Posted | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 10, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-6) (4 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
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Description
*Please note* this is not a request for quotes. Any price offers RECIEVED will not be reviewed / accepted at this time. A price quote alone generally does not provide sufficient information to evaluate a vendor's technical capability.
See the attached SOW. Special notice: vendors must reference the notice id when submitting a capability statement. NASA/NSSC has a requirement for MassTech Atmospheric Pressure Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/ Ionization.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MASSTECH, INC, Columbia, Maryland 21046, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that MASSTECH, INC is the sole provider of MassTech Atmospheric Pressure Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 11/10/2026.
Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NOTE: Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.
The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/... . Primary Point of Contact: Monica Wilson Procurement Assistant III [email protected] Alternate Point of Contact: WILL GARRETT, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, [email protected]
Contracting contact
- Monica Wilson · [email protected]
- Will Garrett · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 334516, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,000 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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