MINILASE MLM30 LASER ENGRAVING SYSTEM
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 is soliciting quotes for a Brand Name TYKMA MINILASE MLM30 Laser Engraving System. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires a system with specific configuration and safety features. Quotes are due March 24, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. CT.
Scope of Work
The objective is to provide a MINILASE MLM30 laser marking system for immediate industrial marking. Key requirements include:
- System Configuration: Class 1 safe benchtop enclosure, vertical manual part loading door, anodized aluminum tooling plate.
- Focal Adjustment: Powered focal height adjustment with built-in easy focus finder (dual red aiming beams).
- Z-Axis Adjustment: Controllable Z-Axis for maximum accuracy of marking depth.
- Maintenance & Support: Air-cooled, maintenance-free system with 24/7 access to technical service and support.
- Training: Onsite or online start-up assistance for operators.
- General Safety: Robust, magnetically latched manual loading door with interlock; clearly visible and accessible emergency stop button, and provisions for testing automatic safety interlocks.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), implied Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: 6 Weeks ARO (After Receipt of Order), concluding at delivery to MSFC.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Quote Due Date: March 24, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. CT.
- Technical Questions Due: March 19, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. CT.
- Published Date: March 17, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from consideration. Required quote information includes Net 30 terms, FOB Destination (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Cage Code & UEI #, ARO delivery time/Lead Time, and shipping information. Credit card payments will not be accepted.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses. Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov and provide specific representations and certifications, including those related to small business status, telecommunications equipment, and Buy American provisions.
Submission
All quotes and technical questions must be submitted via email to laura.a.quave@nasa.gov. All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26927312Q in the subject line. Quotes must be valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated.