PCM Oxygen Laser Flight
ID: 80NSSC25893332QType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b3c7a10c4a714e5c87cd9542ecf240a3/view
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    Description

    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration is seeking to procure 65 units of Distributed Feedback Laser Diodes for its Primary Constituents Monitor (PCM) Oxygen Laser Flight project, with a performance period from January 20 to April 20, 2025. The lasers must meet specific technical specifications, including output power and operating temperature, and must be sourced from the same wafer lot to ensure consistency, along with rigorous testing and quality assurance processes. This procurement is critical for ensuring reliable and high-performance technological solutions for monitoring applications in space science. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 1 p.m. CST on January 28, 2025, to the primary contact, Cara Craft, at cara.s.craft@nasa.gov, as the contract will be awarded under a sole source basis to NANOPLUS AMERICA, INC.

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    Cara Craft
    cara.s.craft@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037405 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    The Primary Constituents Monitor (PCM) Oxygen Laser Procurement task focuses on acquiring 65 units of Distributed Feedback Laser Diodes (Part Number: DFB-076083) operating at a wavelength of 760.70 nm for a specified performance period from January 20 to April 20, 2025. The lasers must meet technical specifications, including specific output power and operating temperature conditions, and should be sourced from the same wafer lot to ensure consistency. Additional requirements involve rigorous testing and quality assurance processes, such as bond wire pull tests and pre-seal bake out procedures. The contractor must deliver the lasers along with a comprehensive data package detailing specifications and manufacturing records, as well as procedures for testing prior to execution. This project is part of federal procurement efforts and emphasizes strict adherence to quality and operational standards, underscoring the government's goal of ensuring reliable and high-performance technological solutions for monitoring applications. Deliverables include hardware, a data package with specifications, and reviewed testing procedures, all aligning with the outlined quality requirements.
    SATPC0037405 Tab 07 Capability Statement FBO Posting.pdf
    NASA's National Space Science Center (NSSC) plans to issue a sole source contract to NANOPLUS AMERICA, INC. for the procurement of PCM Oxygen Laser Flight systems, as they are the exclusive provider for this product. The contracting will be executed under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and managed at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC). The acquisition will utilize FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 procedures and is categorized under NAICS Code 334413. Organizations interested in competing for this procurement must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 1 p.m. CST on January 28, 2025. The decision on whether to conduct a competitive procurement will be based solely on these submissions. Oral communications will not be accepted, and inquiries can be directed to the designated point of contact, Cara Craft. An Ombudsman is available for this acquisition at a specified NASA web link.
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