High-Speed Sectioning Machine
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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)/NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) has a requirement for a High-Speed Sectioning Machine. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Allied High Tech Products under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform this effort by April 21, 2026, to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Scope of Work
The required High-Speed Sectioning Machine must meet specific technical specifications:
- Must have a 9-inch blade or larger.
- Must feature programmable parameters for control of X, Y, and Z axis motions.
- Must possess multiple sectioning capability with serial sectioning in either two or three axes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Sole Source Intent)
- Intended Contractor: Allied High Tech Products (16207 Carmenita RD, Cerritos, CA 90703-2212, United States)
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6695 (Combination And Miscellaneous Instruments)
- Place of Performance: NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC)
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort is at its sole discretion.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at the provided NASA link. The procuring center for this effort will be NASA/NSSC.
Primary Point of Contact: Kacey Hickman, Procurement Specialist, kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov