Lasers & Amplifiers
ID: 80NSSC25895949QType: 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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Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

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COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5f2955e598c64b49957215e861e9b633/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking proposals for the development of a lidar prototype operating at a wavelength of 780 nm, as outlined in their Special Notice. The procurement specifically requires the delivery of two diode lasers and four tapered semiconductor amplifiers, each with precise specifications related to wavelength, output power, and packaging to support advanced lidar technology for aerospace research. This initiative aligns with federal objectives to enhance scientific instrumentation capabilities. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Kacey Hickman at kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov for further details on the proposal submission process.

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    SATPC0037703 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    The document outlines a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction of a lidar prototype operating at a wavelength of 780 nm. The project requires a set of specific components, including: 1. **Diode Lasers (Qty: 2)** - These should have a wavelength of 780.2 nm, a laser linewidth of less than 1 MHz, an output power of 20 mW, and operate in continuous wave mode. The lasers must be packaged in a hermetically sealed 14-pin butterfly housing, equipped with a monitor diode, thermoelectric cooler, and fiber-coupled output. 2. **Tapered Semiconductor Amplifiers (Qty: 4)** - These amplifiers must also operate at 780.2 nm with a similar linewidth requirement, delivering 3 W of output power and a 35% duty cycle. Specifications include packaging, monitor diode, and thermoelectric cooler, along with specific parameters for beam diameter and divergence. The deliverables are to be sent to Daniel Cremons at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. This RFP aims to develop advanced lidar technology, supporting aerospace research and applications, aligning with federal objectives to advance scientific instrumentation.
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