Supercontinuum laser
ID: 80NSSC25897954QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ae0f08c3d05f423d90f3fa60839bb085/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure a pulsed Supercontinuum laser, which is essential for enhancing research capabilities in solar energy technology. The laser must produce light across a wavelength range of 400nm to 1700nm, with a minimum output power of 3W, a pulse duration of less than 100 picoseconds, and an adjustable repetition rate from 0.01 to 40 MHz. This procurement aims to facilitate precise measurements in measuring solar cell bandgap and carrier lifetime, utilizing an optical fiber cable connected to existing solar cell characterization setups. Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Sara Jusino-Terry at sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov by 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 14, 2025, to be considered for this sole source contract with RPMC LASERS INC.

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    Sara Jusino-Terry
    sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037849 TAB 04 4 SOW.pdf
    NASA is seeking to procure a pulsed Super Continuum Laser with specifications that include producing light across the wavelength range of 400nm to 1700nm, with a minimum output power of 3W and a pulse duration of less than 100 picoseconds. The laser's output must have a bandwidth of at least 20nm and an adjustable repetition rate ranging from 0.01 to 40 MHz. Intended for use in measuring solar cell bandgap and carrier lifetime, the laser will be coupled to an optical fiber cable that connects to an existing setup designed for solar cell characterization. This procurement aims to enhance research capabilities in device physics related to solar energy technology. The document outlines the essential characteristics and required functionalities of the laser, focusing on the efficiency and adaptability of the light source for precise measurements.
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