Thermo Fisher Pulse Discharge Detector & Various Hardware
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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
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/NSSC intends to award an 8(a) Sole Source contract to THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC for Thermo Fisher Pulse Discharge Detector & Various Hardware required at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC). Interested organizations must submit capabilities by April 17, 2026.
Purpose & Context
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for specific Thermo Fisher equipment, including a Pulse Discharge Detector and various hardware, for use at NASA KSC. The agency intends to issue a sole source contract to THERMO ELECTRON NORTH AMERICA LLC, citing them as the sole provider of these proprietary items. This procurement is authorized under FAR 12.102(a) and is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source under FAR 19.8.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the provision of proprietary Thermo Fisher components and modules designed for "plug-and-play" integration with existing Thermo Fisher TRACE 1300 and 1600 Series gas chromatographs at NASA KSC. Key items include:
- Thermo Fisher Trace 1610 Gas Chromatograph
- Thermo Fisher AI 1610 for TRACE 1600 Series GC
- iConnect Gas Sampling Valve (GSV) Injector
- iConnect Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
- TRACE 1300/1600 IN Series TCD NI/FE Module
- iConnect Pulsed Discharge Detector (PDD)
- iConnect Split/Splitless (SSL) Injector Module
- GC/GCMS Start-up Kit, iConnect Column Lock Nut Kit
- Various test mixes (PDD, TRACE 1300/1600 NPD, GC/GCMS SSL Essentials)
- TRACE GC TR-5 COLUMN
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Intended Sole Source
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers) - Note: This NAICS code appears to conflict with the hardware nature of the requirement.
- Place of Performance: NASA Kennedy Space Center, BOSS Receiving - M6-0744, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899.
- Period of Performance: 3-4 Weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Capabilities Due: April 17, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published Date: April 14, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Organizations believing they can fulfill this requirement may submit written capabilities and qualifications. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The government reserves the sole discretion to decide on competition. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Point of Contact
McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov.