Vacuum Instruments MS-40GT Helium Leak Tester

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a brand-name requirement, specifically for ATEQ Corp authorized resellers only. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is issuing this solicitation.

• The solicitation is for "brand name" products/services, restricted to authorized resellers of ATEQ Corp.

• Offerors must complete and return Provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.

• Quotes are due by a specified date and time to a specified location/email.

• All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) by a specified date and time; telephone questions will not be accepted.

• Evaluation will be based on "best value" (Option 1) or "lowest price technically acceptable" (LPTA) (Option 2), with specific evaluation factors to be listed.

• This procurement is set aside for small businesses.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.

• The RFQ is divided into five sections: Statement of Work/Bid Schedule, Instructions to Offerors, Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications, Clauses/Terms and Conditions, and Quote Evaluation Criteria.

• Several FAR provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text, including those related to representations and certifications, telecommunications and video surveillance services, and buy American provisions.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) requires the purchase of a Vacuum Instruments MS-40GT Helium Leak Tester to support precision leak detection activities for vacuum hardware and test systems.

• Procurement of one (1) Vacuum Instruments MS-40GT Helium Leak Tester.

• The tester must include:

  • 61 liter/sec turbomolecular high vacuum pump
  • Internal DUO3 mechanical pump
  • Automatic start-up and tuning
  • Automatic calibration with built-in temperature compensated leak standard
  • Start-up time less than 3 minutes
  • Sensitivity of 4.0X10 atm cc/sec
  • Response time less than 2 seconds
  • Built-in automatic sniffer valve

• Period of Performance: 8-10 Weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Place of Performance: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135.

• Richard Polak, richard.j.polak@nasa.gov, B16; R240

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The NGIMS project requires maintaining the NGIMS testbed electrical systems. This document outlines the need for a replacement oscilloscope to facilitate electronics checkout.

• Provide one (1) MDO34/3-BW-1000 Oscilloscope with the following characteristics:

  • 1GHz bandwidth, 4 channels, 3-Series Mixed Domain Oscilloscope
  • (4) Analog Channels
  • 3-Year Warranty
  • Certificate of Traceable Calibration Standard

• Provide two (2) P6015A HV Probes:

  • 75MHz bandwidth, 1000X magnification, 40Kv voltage rating, 10 Ft cable
  • Certificate of Traceable Calibration Standard

• Provide one (1) TDP0500 Differential Probe:

  • 500MHz bandwidth, 5X/50X magnification, +/- 42V range

• Place of Performance: TestEquity, 6100 Condor Dr., Moorpark, CA 93021

• Period of Performance (Delivery): April 1st, 2026, through May 1st, 2026

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from NASA Shared Services Center, Stennis Space Center, for a brand-name requirement. It outlines the terms and conditions for submitting quotes.

• The specific Statement of Work (SOW) or Bid Schedule is to be detailed in Section 1, but is not provided in full text.

• Offerors must complete and return specific provisions: FAR 52.204-24 (Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment) and FAR 52.204-26 (Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation).

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a commercial item procurement.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quotes are due by a specified date and time, to a specified recipient, and must remain valid for 30 days.

• All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) by a specified deadline; telephone questions will not be accepted.

• Evaluation will be based on either Best Value (price and other factors) or Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), as detailed in Section 5.

• This procurement is set aside for small businesses.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.

• The RFQ includes various FAR and NFS clauses, incorporated by reference and in full text, covering terms and conditions, representations, certifications, and specific requirements like export licenses and sustainable products.