FLOWMETER, CALIBRATION, AND SIGNAL CONDITIONERS NEEDED FOR PANEL MODIFICATION FOR ESR
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION.NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER · Response deadline: Thu, 22 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
NASA needs flowmeters, calibration equipment, and signal conditioners for panel modification work at the Electron Storage Ring (ESR) facility. This is a specialized scientific instrumentation procurement that supports NASA's research infrastructure.
The work falls under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories), which covers establishments primarily engaged in performing physical, chemical, and other analytical testing services. For this solicitation, that likely encompasses the calibration and validation services associated with precision flow measurement equipment, combined with the supply of signal conditioning hardware needed to integrate new instrumentation with existing control panels.
Flowmeters measure fluid or gas flow rates—critical for systems managing cryogens, coolants, or process gases in research facilities. Signal conditioners convert sensor outputs to standardized signals readable by data acquisition systems. Calibration ensures measurement traceability to national standards. Panel modification suggests integration work with existing control infrastructure rather than standalone systems.
This type of procurement typically requires vendors with experience in precision instrumentation for research environments, including documentation of measurement uncertainty and compliance with relevant calibration standards.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | NASA Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 80NSSC26946800Q |
| NAICS | 541380 (Testing Laboratories) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT |
| Place of performance | See the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a total small business set-aside, meaning only Small Business Concerns (SBCs) as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration may bid. Your business must be certified as small under NAICS 541380's applicable size standard (typically $16.5 million in average annual receipts for this code, but verify current SBA thresholds).
You do not need to be in any specific socio-economic small business program (such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB) to compete—any eligible small business qualifies.
To verify eligibility, ensure your business profile in SAM.gov is active, your size status is accurately represented, and you have any required representations and certifications current.
How to put together a competitive bid
Demonstrate calibration competency. For NAICS 541380 work, emphasize your laboratory's accreditation (A2LA, NVLAP, or equivalent), scope of accreditation covering flow measurement parameters, and traceability to NIST or other national metrology institutes.
Address integration complexity. Panel modification with signal conditioners requires electrical compatibility analysis. Detail your experience retrofitting instrumentation into existing control architectures, including any PLC, DAQ, or SCADA integration work.
Propose equipment explicitly. The solicitation specifies flowmeters, calibration equipment, and signal conditioners as distinct line items. Structure your technical response to address each separately while showing system-level coherence.
Highlight research environment experience. NASA ESR operations involve radiation awareness, clean protocols, and minimal downtime windows. Document comparable installations at national laboratories, accelerators, or similarly sensitive facilities.
Respond to evaluation factors. See the solicitation for precise evaluation criteria—likely technical approach, past performance, and price. For small business set-asides, price often carries significant weight; aim for competitive pricing while ensuring technical compliance.
Resolve missing performance location. The posted metadata shows no place of performance. Contact the contracting officer or check the full solicitation document immediately, as this affects your ability to assess travel, labor costs, and subcontracting needs.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number 80NSSC26946800Q or the notice title. The posted notice is brief; detailed specifications, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria are within the attached documents.
Note the deadline: October 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time—approximately one week from the October 15, 2026 posting date. This short turnaround requires prompt action if you intend to bid.
Confirm place of performance in the full documents to determine if the ESR facility location requires special clearances, travel, or local partnerships.
Validate SAM.gov registration and small business size status before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →