CEE X-PRO II SPINNER-HOTPLATE WORKSTATION
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to issue a sole source contract to Cost Effective Equipment LLC for a CEE X-PRO II SPINNER-HOTPLATE WORKSTATION. This procurement is for the Detector Development Lab at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) to support microfabrication for the Habitable Worlds Observatory and other projects. The upgrade aims to replace an outdated system and enhance process reliability and repeatability for mission-critical components. Interested organizations must submit capabilities by April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a CEE X-Pro II spinner-hotplate workstation. Key components and features include:
- Safety kit
- Apogee 200 spinner coater with bowl liners (3X)
- Dispense arm with two cartridges (1/8" and 1/4" lines)
- EBR and BSR pressure cans with sensors
- 4-position dispense control box
- Spin chuck set and centering devices for 100mm, 150mm, and 200mm substrates
- Drain bottle assembly
- Optiflow exhaust system
- Apogee 200 bake plate (400C capability) with lid-mounted chill station
- Inert gas purge hood
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Intent (FAR 12.102(a)) for Commercial Items (FAR Part 12)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
- Deliverables: Vendor ships all parts to NASA/GSFC 16 weeks after Date of Award (DA+16 weeks).
- Period of Performance: Twelve to sixteen weeks from the date of award.
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, by 3:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: April 13, 2026
Evaluation
NASA/NSSC will evaluate submitted capabilities and qualifications solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is at its sole discretion.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman can be found at the provided NASA link.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Cody Guidry, Procurement Specialist, cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
- Secondary: Kimberlynn Lancaster, Contracting Officer, Kimberlynn.m.lancaster@nasa.gov