What the buyer needs
AI summaryNASA/NSSC requires a MassTech Atmospheric Pressure Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (AP/MALDI) ultra high-resolution ion source compatible with a Thermo Fisher Scientific Orbitrap Exploris 240 high-resolution mass spectrometer. The acquisition supports the Cold Solar System Objects ISFM project at NASA Ames Research Center, requiring delivery by December 15, 2026, alongside installation support, training, manuals, and warranty documentation. The agency intends to issue a sole-source commercial contract to MASSTECH, INC. Interested organizations must submit written capability statements referencing the notice ID by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 10, 2026, to determine whether to compete the procurement. The government will not accept price quotes or oral communications.
Scope of work
- MassTech AP/MALDI source (UHR model 155C) compatible with Thermo Fisher Scientific Orbitrap Exploris 240 with OptaMax NG interface
- Standard Nd:YAG 355 nm laser
- X-Y translation stage capable of analyzing micrometric spots from 100 μm down to 5 μm
- Limit of detection of 1 femtomole/sample for low-concentrated molecules
- Installation support and training
- Manufacturer Certificate of Conformance
- Installation, Operator/User, and Maintenance/Service Manuals
- Warranty Documentation
Minimum qualifications
- Compatible with the Thermo Fisher Scientific Orbitrap Exploris 240 high-resolution mass spectrometer equipped with the OptaMax NG interface
Documents to include with your response
- Capability statement referencing the Notice ID
- Manufacturer Certificate of Conformance
- Installation Manual
- Operator/User Manual
- Maintenance/Service Manual
- Warranty Documentation
How to submit
- Method
- In writing to the identified point of contact
- Instructions
- Vendors must reference the Notice ID when submitting a capability statement. Oral communications are not acceptable. Quotes will not be considered.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
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