Low Temperature Chiller for Solid-State NMR Probe
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA/NSSC has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to BRUKER BIOSPIN CORP for a Low Temperature Chiller for Solid-State NMR Probe. This chiller is required for the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) to support solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance measurements. Interested organizations capable of fulfilling this requirement are invited to submit their qualifications by April 21, 2026, 12 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a low-temperature chiller assembly designed to maintain low sample and probe temperatures for solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance measurements. Key specifications include:
- Integration: Must integrate seamlessly with existing Bruker solid-state NMR probes and Bruker solid-state NMR systems, utilizing compatible adaptors and feedthroughs.
- Temperature Capability: The chiller must include a non-ambient measurement chamber capable of performing solid-state NMR measurements at temperatures down to -40 °C.
- Physical Dimensions: The external footprint of the chiller should be approximately 60 cm x 90 cm.
- Cooling Capacity: Must provide up to 3600 liters per hour for proper sample cooling.
- Installation: On-site installation into existing equipment at NASA GRC is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Sole Source Intent)
- NAICS Code: 334519 (Combination And Miscellaneous Instruments)
- Product Service Code: 6695 (Combination And Miscellaneous Instruments)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, 12 p.m. CST
- Published: April 16, 2026
Additional Notes
NASA/NSSC intends to issue this contract to BRUKER BIOSPIN CORP under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as they have been determined to be the sole provider. This notice serves as a request for interested organizations to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. A decision by the Government not to compete this effort is at its sole discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable. The procuring center is NASA/NSSC, and performance will be at NASA/GRC.
Contact: Sara Jusino-Terry (sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov).