Sample Machining
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 seeking quotations for Sample Machining through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by June 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This RFQ is for a "Brand Name or Equivalent" requirement, specifically for Sample Machining. The solicitation includes sections for the Statement of Work/Bid Schedule (details to be inserted), Instructions to Offerors, Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications, Clauses/Terms and Conditions, and Quote Evaluation Criteria. Delivery is FOB Destination.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ), implied Firm Fixed Priced (NFS 1852.216-78)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Contracting Office: NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes must be submitted to McKenzie Hanson at McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov.
- Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.
- Submitted quotes shall list two points of contact (name, phone, email).
- All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) to McKenzie Hanson by a specified date and time (not provided in summary); telephone questions will not be accepted.
- Evaluation Options: Award may be based on Best Value (price and other factors considered) or Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Specific evaluation criteria for Best Value are to be listed.
Additional Notes
- Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.
- The NAICS Code for this procurement is to be inserted.
- The document incorporates various FAR and NFS clauses by reference, covering areas such as System for Award Management, Representations and Certifications, Duty-Free Entry, Place of Manufacture, Commercial Items, Personal Identity Verification, Sustainable Products and Services, Government Property, Export Licenses, and Ombudsman.