# Cold stage for x-ray diffraction for Panalytical Empyrean instrument and installation into existing equipment.

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- Solicitation number: 80NSSC26929276Q
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Malvern Panalytical Inc.
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Contracting office: NASA Shared Services Center (80NSSC)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6695 Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments
- County: Worcester County (FIPS 25027). https://abierto.us/counties/worcester-county-ma-25027
- City: Westborough. https://abierto.us/cities/westborough-ma-2575050
- First posted: April 17, 2026
- Last posted: April 17, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/05dd11fa67bc4f6dadcb906cb1e98f10/view

## Description

**Synopsis:** All correspondence should reference Notice ID 80NSSC26929276Q in the subject line. NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Cold stage for x-ray diffraction for Panalytical Empyrean instrument and installation into existing equipment. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MALVERN PANALYTICAL INC 2400 Computer DR STE 201 Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 United States under the authority of FAR 12.102(a).

It has been determined that MALVERN PANALYTICAL INC is the sole provider of cold stage for x-ray diffraction for Panalytical Empyrean instrument and installation into existing equipment. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC).

The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 4/21/2026.

Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

**Primary Point of Contact:** Laura Quave Procurement Specialist II laura.a.quave@nasa.gov

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Malvern Panalytical Inc. (UEI YYDEKQG2AR67)
- Contract: 80NSSC26P0546, purchase order
- Obligated: $84,687.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 80NSSC26929276Q equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 80NSSC (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_80NSSC26P0546_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- April 17, 2026: Solicitation, due April 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice 05dd11fa67bc4f6dadcb906cb1e98f10. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/05dd11fa67bc4f6dadcb906cb1e98f10/view

## Points of contact

- laura quave, laura.a.quave@nasa.gov, 2288136420

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