# Monochromator for Empyrean XRD

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/80nssc26940972q

- Solicitation number: 80NSSC26940972Q
- Notice type: Special notice
- 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: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
- First posted: August 24, 2026
- Last posted: August 24, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e6bc3f4ad47d40f590a248c9480a706b/view

## Description

VENDORS MUST REFERENCE THE NOTICE ID IF SUBMITTING A CAPABILITY STATEMENT.

**Synopsis:** NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Monochromator for Empyrean XRD. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MALVERN PANALYTICAL INC: 2400 Computer DR STE 201 | Westborough, MA 01581 under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that MALVERN PANALYTICAL INC is the sole provider of Monochromator for Empyrean XRD. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

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 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 8/26/2026.

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.

**NOTE:** Quotes received in response to this notice will NOT be considered and will not be evaluated by NASA’s Technical End User Team. We are currently only requesting Capability Statements. 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:** Cody Guidry Procurement Specialist II Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Malvern Panalytical Inc. (UEI YYDEKQG2AR67)
- Contract: 80NSSC26P1485, purchase order
- Obligated: $41,262.00
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 80NSSC26940972Q equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 80NSSC (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_80NSSC26P1485_8000_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 24, 2026: Special notice, due August 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice e6bc3f4ad47d40f590a248c9480a706b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e6bc3f4ad47d40f590a248c9480a706b/view

## Points of contact

- Cody Guidry, cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
- Shari Trigg, shari.trigg@nasa.gov

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