NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure custom mid-infrared lenses for a laser beam expander, with the intention of issuing a sole source contract to Vertex Optics, Inc. The procurement requires the contractor to supply three specific types of lenses: Lightpath BD6 chalcogenide glass lenses and Cleartran Zinc Sulfide lenses, each with detailed specifications outlined in the associated Statement of Work. This equipment is critical for NASA's operations at the Goddard Space Flight Center, and the period of performance for the project is set at 16 weeks after receipt of order. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications to Cody Guidry by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 8, 2025, to be considered for this procurement.

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This government Statement of Work outlines the requirements for building a laser beam expander operational at 1621 nm and 3100 nm. The contractor must supply three specific lenses: three Lightpath BD6 chalcogenide glass lenses for Lens 1, three Lightpath BD6 chalcogenide glass lenses for Lens 2, and three Cleartran Zinc Sulfide lenses for Lens 3, each with detailed characteristics as specified in accompanying drawings. The deliverables are to be sent to NASA GSFC, Code 698, Building 33, Room D406, 8800 Greenbelt Dr., Greenbelt, MD 20771. The period of performance for this project is 16 weeks ARO.

**Synopsis:**

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Custom mid-infrared lenses for laser beam expander.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to VERTEX OPTICS, INC: 90 VICTOR HEIGHTS PKWY | VICTOR, NEW YORK 14564 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that VERTEX OPTICS, INC is the sole provider of Custom mid-infrared lenses for laser beam expander.

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 no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 12/8/2025. 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 .

Primary Point of Contact:

Cody Guidry

Procurement Specialist

Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:

Tiffany Neal

Contracting Officer

Tiffany.neal@nasa.gov

Buyer

NAICS

PSC

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