Portable Blood Analyzers
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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) Shared Services Center (NSSC) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to HAEMONETICS CORPORATION for Portable Blood Analyzers, specifically Thromboelastography (TEG) equipment and supplies. This procurement supports HHC Nutrition research for the Exploration Altitude study in support of Artemis 3. Interested organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications by April 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST.
Purpose & Scope
NASA/NSSC intends to acquire specific Thromboelastography (TEG) equipment and supplies, citing FAR 12.102(a) for a sole source award to HAEMONETICS CORPORATION. The required items include:
- TEG 6S Unit Packs (2)
- Sampling cartridges (25)
- Sampling Reagent Level 1 (4)
- Sampling Reagent Level 2 (4)
- Sample Scanners (2)
- Printer Connections (2)
- Calibration Confirmation (2)
- Operator Training for 4 users
These items are crucial for HHC Nutrition research related to the Exploration Altitude study for Artemis 3.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Intended Sole Source (FAR 12.102(a))
- Set-Aside: None (intended sole source)
- NAICS Code: 513210
- Product Service Code: 6695 (Combination And Miscellaneous Instruments)
- Place of Performance: NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston, TX. Delivery to NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, 2101 NASA Pkwy Building 420, Houston Texas, 77058.
- Delivery Required By: July 1, 2026.
- Submission Deadline for Capabilities: April 14, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published Date: April 9, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Organizations interested in demonstrating their capability to provide these items must submit written capabilities and qualifications by the stated deadline. Submissions will be evaluated to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. The Government reserves the discretion not to compete this effort. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Cara Craft, Procurement Specialist II
- Email: cara.s.craft@nasa.gov