FY26 Zeiss ATOS SMA Renewal
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
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) Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to CARL ZEISS INDUSTRIAL QUALITY SOLUTIONS LLC for the FY26 Zeiss ATOS SMA Renewal. This requirement is for software maintenance for the ATOS System at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications by March 11, 2026, to be considered for a competitive procurement.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the renewal of software maintenance for the ATOS System. The Statement of Work (SOW) details specific items for the ATOS System software maintenance, including various "Dongle IDs" with associated "SMA Fee SensorDriver" and "SMA Fee INSPECT Optical3D Pro Li" licenses. Each license is for 1 PC and 1 year.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: CARL ZEISS INDUSTRIAL QUALITY SOLUTIONS LLC
- Procuring Center: NASA/NSSC
- Place of Performance: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL 35812, USA
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027
- NAICS Code: 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: DA10 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract...)
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, by 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time
- Published Date: March 5, 2026
Evaluation
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as CARL ZEISS INDUSTRIAL QUALITY SOLUTIONS LLC is deemed the sole provider. Capabilities and qualifications submitted by other interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A decision not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. Oral communications are not acceptable. The NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Primary point of contact is Monica D Wilson (monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov).