Gold-coated fiber from Molex
ID: 80NSSC25901263QType: 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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Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

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COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f0b6f023602042f8aebf90a35344332d/view
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    NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure gold-coated fiber optic cables from Molex, LLC, specifically designed for high-temperature structural instrumentation research related to hypersonic vehicles. The requirement includes single mode, silica clad fiber optic cables with a gold coating capable of withstanding temperatures up to 1,800°F, as traditional cables fail under such conditions. This procurement is critical for the fabrication of several hundred sensors necessary for ongoing research, ensuring the reliability of instruments used in extreme environments. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Tracy Bremer at tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 25, 2025, to be considered for this sole source contract.

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    Tracy Bremer
    (228) 813-6136
    tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov
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    NASA is seeking to procure specialized fiber optic cables for high-temperature structural instrumentation research related to hypersonic vehicles. The objective is to acquire single mode, silica clad fiber optic cables with a gold coating to endure temperatures up to 1,800°F. Current research demands the fabrication of several hundred sensors using these gold-coated fibers, as traditional fiber optic cables become brittle at elevated temperatures, leading to potential failures in structural load cycling. The specifications for the required fiber include a single mode core of 9 microns, a silica clad of 125 microns, and a gold coating measuring 155 microns, with a total length of 4,000 feet. The project is expected to be completed within 6 to 10 weeks from the purchase date. This initiative underscores NASA’s commitment to advancing technology in extreme environments while ensuring the reliability of the instruments used in such research.
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