Service contract renewal for PANalytical Empyrean for FY26

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This notice indicates NASA/NSSC's intent to renew a service contract for PANalytical Empyrean for FY26. The government intends to acquire commercial items and services under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as Malvern Pananalytical Inc. has been determined to be the sole provider.

• Service contract renewal for PANalytical Empyrean.

• The contract period is for FY26.

• Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

• The NAICS Code for this procurement is 811210.

• Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact.

• The deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 2/9/2026.

• Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis.

• The government's decision to not compete the proposed effort on a full and open competition basis is at their discretion.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• This notice does not specify any set-aside or special eligibility requirements, but it does indicate a sole source determination.

• NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman contact information is provided.

• The Primary Point of Contact is Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide emergency and scheduled maintenance for the Malvern Panalytical Empyrean (S/N 206771/DY1757) XRD instrument owned by NASA Glenn Research Center, preserving its original equipment performance.

• Comprehensive hardware maintenance for the specified Empyrean instrument and its associated purchased hardware, with specific exclusions.
• Includes unlimited labor, parts, shipping, and telephone support.
• A minimum of one preventative maintenance visit is required within the contract period.
• Modifications, repairs, and adjustments to correct performance deviations due to normal usage.
• Unlimited emergency service visits and technical phone support during regular business hours (8:00 am - 5:00 pm).
• Response to instrument breakdowns within 48 hours during normal business hours after a service request.

Includes, but is not limited to:

• GONIOM AND IF 240 MM TT 206771.1

• X-RAY LENS PFX 206771.7

• SAMPLE CHANGER 45 POS. 206771.3

• CHI-PHI-XYZ CRADLE 240MM 206771.6

• SPINNER REFL-TRAN + SCI 206771.2

• PROGRAMMABLE XY-PLATFORM 206771.5

• ALIGNM CAMERA PACKAGE 206771.9

• PFX IF PROG Z-ADJUSTMENT 206771.4

• HEIGHT SENSOR 206771.10

• PNEUM BEAM ATT NI EMPY 206771.8

• BRAGG-BRENTANO HD CU 138

• X-RAY MIRROR CU MPD PFX P280

• GALIPIX3D DETECTOR 1065

• Empyrean 206771

• HTK 2000N W + Z-STAGE 206771.13

• HIGH-VACUUM EQUIPMENT 206771.14

• BRAGG-BRENTANO HD Co F178 Co

• FOC MIRROR MO 240MM USE 943003152651 EM18 Mo

• CHILLER WATER CLD LX2-W2 with M115 Acces HB31457

• HTK1200N SPIN + Z-STAGE 206771.12

• Software and software upgrades.

• Third-party items not specifically identified.

• Consumables, computers, and peripherals.

• X-ray tubes.

• Service to be performed by factory-trained service engineers.

• All services shall include labor, travel, living expenses, and shipping costs.

• Replacement of all defective components is included, except for listed exclusions.

• Not explicitly stated, but implies coverage during the contract period at NASA Glenn Research Center.

• Government may conduct basic maintenance or attempt simple adjustments/repairs via telephone direction, but Contractor remains responsible for successful repairs.

• Modifications require approval by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR).