Total Organic Carbon Analyzer
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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
NASA/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to SHIMADZU SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. for a Total Organic Carbon Analyzer. This notice serves as a pre-solicitation to determine if other qualified organizations can perform the effort on a competitive basis. Performance will be at NASA/Kennedy Space Center (KSC). Capabilities statements are due by June 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer with specific technical specifications. Key features include:
- Analyte: TC, IC, TOC (TC-IC), NPOC
- Measurement Principle: 680°C catalytically-aided combustion oxidation/non-dispersive infrared detection (NDIR)
- Measuring Range: TC (0-30000mg/L), IC (TOC-LCSH: 0-35000mg/L, TOC-LCSN: 0-3000mg/L)
- Detection Limits: TOC-LCSH (4µg/L), TOC-LCSN (50µg/L), IC (4µg/L)
- Repeatability: CV 1.5% or ±4 µg/L max. for TC, IC, NPOC
- Features: Auto injection, variable sample injection volume, sample dilution function, automatic acid addition and sparging for IC, 7.5" TFT display.
The vendor must also provide associated components, reagents, and software, including specific product numbers for items like TOC-LCSH, LabSolutions TOC Version, power cord, carrier gas pressure regulator, various reagents (Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Hydrochloric Acid, KHP-Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate), TOC Certified Water, USB Cable, Dell Computer, Monitor, TOC DB license, ASI-L components, Regulator Gas for Air, Consumable Kit, Tier 2 Installation and Customer Familiarization, a 1-year warranty, and a Three Year (36 month) Value Plan Service Agreement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (intended) / Commercial Items (FAR Part 12)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Navigational Instruments - Note: PSC 6605 Navigational Instruments is listed, but NAICS 334516 is for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: June 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island, FL 32899, Operations & Checkout Building (M7-0355) room 2211.
- Delivery: By June 30th.
Evaluation
NASA/NSSC has determined that SHIMADZU SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. is the sole provider. Interested organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The government retains discretion regarding competition.
Additional Notes
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Oral communications are not acceptable. The primary point of contact is McKenzie Hanson.