NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure an upgrade for an existing bolometric detector system at the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance the system's capabilities by incorporating a second NbTES bolometer that can operate at frequencies up to 10 THz, along with the addition of a Winston cone and a low pass edge filter, achieving a noise equivalent power (NEP) of 10—3.9 pW Hz-1/2 and a linear dynamic range exceeding 70 dB. This upgrade is critical for advancing NASA's research initiatives in analytical laboratory instrumentation. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Tiffany Neal at TIFFANY.NEAL@NASA.GOV by 11:59 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 21, 2025, to be considered for this sole source contract, which is expected to be awarded to QMC under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

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The government file outlines a Statement of Work for a project aimed at upgrading an existing bolometric detector system. The primary objective is to incorporate a second NbTES bolometer capable of operating at frequencies up to 10 THz, enhancing the system's capabilities. This upgrade will include the addition of a Winston cone and a low pass edge filter, with specifications indicating a noise equivalent power (NEP) of 10—3.9 pW Hz-1/2 and a linear dynamic range exceeding 70 dB. All development work will take place at the vendor’s facility, and the project includes a warranty period of two years beginning on receipt of the upgraded system. The document provides details for coordination with Alan Kogut at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, highlighting a structured framework necessary for government RFPs and proposal submissions catered towards advanced scientific instrumentation development. This aims to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency within NASA’s research initiatives.

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Bolometer Upgrade.                                              

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to QMC under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).  The requirement is an upgrade to an existing detector system currently in use at NASA/GSFC.  Upgrades to the existing system can only be performed by QMC.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort.  Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).

The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 11:59 a.m. EASTERN Standard Time on 7/21/2025. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.

Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .

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