One Pyroprobe® 6200 Pyrolyzer
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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
NASA/NSSC has issued a Presolicitation for the procurement of One Pyroprobe® 6200 Pyrolyzer and related accessories. This notice is to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, as the government intends to award a sole source contract to CDS ANALYTICAL, LLC. Interested organizations must submit capability statements by June 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Purpose & Overview
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center (NSSC) requires a CDS Analytical Pyroprobe 6200 pyrolyzer unit to be coupled with a GCMS system for molecular analysis of solid samples. This is a presolicitation notice, not a request for pricing or quotes. The government intends to acquire this commercial item under FAR Part 12 via a sole source award to CDS ANALYTICAL, LLC, identified as the sole provider. Submissions will be evaluated to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Scope of Work
The required Pyroprobe 6200 must meet specific technical requirements, including:
- Drop-In Sample Chamber (DISC) technology for reproducible, contamination-free sample introduction.
- Built-in analytical trap supporting PY-TRAP-GC workflows and reactant gas capability.
- Programmable heating from ambient to 1300 °C with ±0.1 °C NIST-traceable temperature accuracy.
- Cryo Trap integration for enhanced volatile compound trapping and analytical flexibility.
- Automated 48-position autosampler compatibility for unattended operation.
- Direct GC-MS interfacing with automated remote start capability.
- CDS software and system integration protocols.
- Factory-certified installation, calibration, and training.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Intended Award Type: Sole Source to CDS ANALYTICAL, LLC (pending market research)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Laboratory Analytical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Product/Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - This set-aside applies if a competitive procurement is determined to be warranted.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Type: Written capability statements and qualifications.
- Deadline: June 10, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Evaluation: Submissions will determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The decision to compete or not is at the government's discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Reference: All correspondence must reference ID 80NSSC26934148Q.
Place & Period of Performance
- Place of Performance: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), Greenbelt, MD 20771.
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 4 weeks of Purchase Order issue. Installation, commissioning, and training at the end user site to occur shortly after delivery, scheduled by the end user.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Lindsey McLellan
- Email: lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov