NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure a set of specialized photolithographic polarizers essential for laboratory tests of optical systems at the Goddard Space Flight Center. The procurement involves four custom polarizers, each featuring 1 micron wide wires separated by 1 micron gaps, double-sided, and mounted on a ring with specific dimensions and directional markings. These components are critical for the PRIMA project, which emphasizes precise specifications to support scientific testing. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 21, 2025, to be considered for this sole source contract, which is intended for CelTec Terahertz Technology Limited. For further inquiries, contact Tiffany Neal at TIFFANY.NEAL@NASA.GOV.

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The PRIMA project at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center seeks the procurement of a specific type of photolithographic polarizer essential for laboratory tests of optical systems. The requirement specifies four photolithographic polarizers, each featuring 1 micron wide wires separated by 1 micron gaps, double-sided, and mounted on a ring with an inner diameter (ID) of 56 mm and an outer diameter (OD) of 66 mm, with directional markings indicated on the ring. The project aims for delivery of the items within eight weeks following order receipt, emphasizing the need for precise specifications in alignment with scientific testing. This statement of work outlines essential characteristics and the operational setting for the delivery and use of the polarizers, reflecting the structured process of government procurement for research and development.

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NASA/NSSC has a requirement for A Set of Photolithographic Polarizers.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Cel􀆟c Terahertz Technology Limited under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Cel􀆟c Terahertz Technology Limited is the only source that provides the custom components for the equipment currently in place at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. 

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 no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 7/21/2025. 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 .

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