Heidelberg Write Head Purchase

NASA’s National Space Science Center (NSSC) is issuing a sole‑source procurement for a Heidelberg Write Head, a critical component for its Langley Research Center (LARC) operations. The agency has determined that Heidelberg Instruments Inc. is the only supplier capable of providing the required write heads, and therefore will award the contract without competition under FAR 12.102(a). Interested vendors may submit a capabilities and qualifications statement by 7:00 a.m. CST on 9 September 2026; however, formal quotes will not be evaluated. The solicitation references NAICS 334413 and includes standard FAR clauses for commercial items. No price, performance period, or award date is disclosed. • Sole‑source award to Heidelberg Instruments Inc. • Requirement located at NASA Langley Research Center, Virginia. • Submissions limited to capability statements (no price quotes). • Deadline for capability submission: 9 Sept 2026, 7 a.m. CST. • Contact: Shanna L. Patterson, Procurement Specialist (email provided). • NAICS 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing). • No site visit or pre‑bid meeting required.