Advanced Toolplate Blue Laser Tool compatible with the nScrypt FabLab/ATS system.
ID: 80NSSC25891619QType: 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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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/6729c4e958e1405788f405e18a68a928/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure an Advanced Toolplate Blue Laser Tool compatible with the nScrypt FabLab/ATS system, with plans to award a sole source contract to SCIPERIO INC. The primary objective of this procurement is to develop a blue laser tool that enhances the capabilities of NASA's On Demand Manufacturing of Electronics (ODME) and the FabLab – Printer Module for the International Space Station, requiring the contractor to design, construct, test, and deliver a 16mm Blue Laser Tool while ensuring effective thermal management and validating optical performance. This initiative underscores NASA's commitment to advancing manufacturing technologies for space applications, with the project scheduled to take place in Orlando, FL, from December 2024 to June 2025. Interested parties may submit qualifications in writing by 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 3, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Laura Quave at laura.a.quave@nasa.gov or by phone at 228-813-6420.

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    laura quave
    (228) 813-6420
    laura.a.quave@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037270 Tab 04 4 SOW Rev.pdf
    NASA MSFC is initiating the development of a blue laser tool designed to integrate with the Advanced Toolplate nScrypt printing system, enhancing its compatibility with NASA's On Demand Manufacturing of Electronics (ODME) and the FabLab – Printer Module for the International Space Station. The contractor is tasked with designing, constructing, testing, and delivering a 16mm Blue Laser Tool, which necessitates investigating various diode module configurations to achieve necessary power levels while maintaining size constraints. Key objectives include ensuring effective thermal management and validating the laser's optical performance through comprehensive testing. The project is structured into several phases, including design, construction, and transport of the tool to NASA for evaluation. Key performance metrics will be measured, such as optical and electrical power outputs, safety upgrades, and the tool's effectiveness in drying printed traces for sensor applications. The work is to be conducted in Orlando, FL, with a project timeline from December 2024 to June 2025. This endeavor illustrates NASA's commitment to advancing manufacturing technologies for space applications while ensuring stringent performance standards.
    SATPC0037270 Tab 07 Capability Statement Commercial.pdf
    NASA/NSSC is seeking to procure an Advanced Toolplate Blue Laser Tool that is compatible with the nScrypt FabLab/ATS system. The agency plans to award a sole source contract to SCIPERIO INC, identified as the sole provider of this necessary equipment, under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The procurement will take place at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, utilizing the provisions outlined in FAR Parts 12 and 13. The NAICS Code associated with this procurement is 541715. Organizations interested in potentially competing for this contract may submit their qualifications in writing by 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 3, 2025. The government retains the right to decide whether to pursue a competitive procurement based on submitted qualifications. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice. For inquiries, Laura Quave, Procurement Specialist, serves as the primary point of contact.
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