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Malvern Optical System

ID: 80NSSC26936364Q • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Malvern Optical System.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Malvern Panalytical INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Malvern Panalytical INC 2400 Computer DR STE 201 Westborough Massachusetts 01581 United States is the sole provider of Malvern Optical System

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 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/25/2026. 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.

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:
Kacey Hickman
Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov

Background
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for the Malvern Optical System and intends to issue a sole source contract to Malvern Panalytical INC, located at 2400 Computer DR STE 201, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581, United States. Malvern Panalytical INC is determined to be the sole provider of the Malvern Optical System.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort, which aligns with their mission to advance aeronautics and space exploration.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of a MasterSizer 3000 Optical System with the following specifications:
1. **MAP3010** - Mastersizer 3000+ Pro Optical System (Quantity: 1)
- Laser diffraction system capable of measuring particle sizes from 0.1 to 2500 microns.
- Includes a Helium Neon red laser (633nm, max 4mW) and wide angle forward-scatter detection system.
- Comes with Mastersizer Xplorer software for measurement control and data analysis.
2. **FERTWRK0200** - Workflow Developer for Mastersizer 3000+ (Quantity: 1)
3. **MAP3210** - MS Hydro MV+ Accessory (Quantity: 1)
- Automated liquid sample dispersion unit with a 120ml sample tank.
4. **MAP2020** - MS Solvent Compatible Wet Cell (Quantity: 1)
- Chemically-compatible auto-locking wet measurement cell cassette.
5. **MAZ8005** - Mastersizer Self-Install Instruction (Quantity: 1)
- Includes self-installation instructions and digital training resources.
6. **RIAT0011** - LaserDiff REMOTE Included App Training (Quantity: 2)
- Remote initial application training by an Application Specialist.
7. **CTI2000** - Classroom Training Included - 1 Seat (Quantity: 2)
- Voucher for a single seat at regularly scheduled training courses.
8. **10079647** - Smart Manager Dashboard – Mastersizer (Quantity: 1)
- Provides monitoring capabilities for instrument performance.

Period of Performance
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Place of Performance
NASA Ames Research Center, ATTN: Adam Caldwell, Bldg. N234, Room 119, Moffett Field, California 94035, United States.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be authorized distributors or OEMs of Malvern Panalytical products to qualify for this contract.

Overview

Agency
Shared Services Center (NSSC) [NASA]
Response Deadline
June 25, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EDT Due in 2 Days
Posted
June 23, 2026, 11:58 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
7E20 - IT And Telecom – End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2, Workspace, Print, Productivity Tool (Hw/Perpetual Sw)
Place of Performance
NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035 USA
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$45,000 - $85,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 2 days, below average for the Shared Services Center.
On 6/23/26 Shared Services Center issued Synopsis Solicitation 80NSSC26936364Q for Malvern Optical System due 6/25/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334516 and PSC 7E20.
Primary Contact
Name
kacey Hickman   Profile
Email
kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION > NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION > NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
FPDS Organization Code
8000-NSSC0
Source Organization Code
100164058
Last Updated
June 23, 2026
Last Updated By
kacey.l.holifield@nasa.gov
Archive Date
July 10, 2026