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FTIR to support changes to composition of explosive materials over time

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NASA intends to sole-source Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy work on how explosive materials change over time to Anton Paar USA. Performance is at Marshall Space Flight Center. Only capability statements are requested, not quotes. Due November 3, 2026.

Agency: National Aeronautics And Space Administration · National Aeronautics And Space Administration
Notice type: Special Notice
Set-aside: No set-aside (open to all)
NAICS: 334516
Place of performance: Not listed
Posted: Oct 29, 2026
Response due: Nov 3, 2026
Solicitation number: 80NSSC27946333Q

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*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 FTIR to support changes to composition of explosive materials over time. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Anton Paar USA, 3955 World Houston Parkway, Suite 170, Houston, TX 77032, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Anton Paar USA is the sole provider of FTIR to support changes to composition of explosive materials over time NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). 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 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 11/3/2026. 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 https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf . Primary Point of Contact: Monica Wilson Procurement Assistant III monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov Alternate Point of Contact: SHARI TRIGG, LEAD CONTRACT SPECIALIST, shari.trigg@nasa.go

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