MultiPrep™ Precision Polishing System with Touchscreen for 8" Platen
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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.
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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/NSSC) is conducting a presolicitation for a MultiPrep™ Precision Polishing System with Touchscreen for 8" Platen. This requirement is for high-precision microscopic sample preparation at the NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC) in Cleveland, OH. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Allied High Tech Products, Inc., but is requesting capability statements from interested organizations. Responses are due by April 29, 2026.
Opportunity Details
- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Title: MultiPrep™ Precision Polishing System with Touchscreen for 8" Platen
- Description: This notice is a request for capability statements and not a request for quotes; any price offers received will not be reviewed. All correspondence should reference ID 80NSSC26931087Q.
- Place of Performance: NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC), Cleveland, OH 44135.
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 334519
Scope of Work
The objective is to acquire a high-precision 8” polishing system specifically designed for delicate microscopic sample preparation. Key system requirements include:
- Elimination of user variability through high-precision, semiautomatic controls.
- Precision "pitch and roll" micrometers for angular positioning adjustments.
- 1-micron resolution for real-time material removal tracking.
- Ability to preset specific removal amounts for unattended operation.
- A specialized drive for delicate, unencapsulated TEM wedge thinning to prevent sample fracture.
- Quick removal and exact repositioning of sample fixtures.
- Independent control over sample oscillation and rotation (full 360° or sweep motions).
- A dual camera system for precise sample alignment and photo-documentation.
Contract & Submission Details
- Contract Type: Intended Sole Source. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Allied High Tech Products, Inc., identified as the sole provider.
- Set-Aside: While the system indicates a Total Small Business Set-Aside, this is an intended sole source procurement. Interested organizations, including small businesses, are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing.
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Evaluation: Submitted capabilities will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The government retains sole discretion to compete this proposed effort. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Contact: Lindsey McLellan (lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov).