16 inch diameter flat mirror

Quick Summary

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), through its Shared Services Center, has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of two 16-inch (406.4 mm) diameter flat mirrors. These mirrors are intended for use in an optical alignment station at NASA MSFC, Huntsville, AL. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for two flat mirrors with precise technical specifications:

• Quantity: 2 mirrors
• Diameter: 406.4 mm (16") +/- 0.5 mm
• Thickness: 50.80 mm +/- 0.5 mm
• Substrate Material: Low-CTE glass (e.g., fused silica or fused quartz)
• Surface 1 (Coated):
  • Clear Aperture (CA): >= Central 375 mm diameter
  • Flatness: <= Lambda/10 PVr @ 632.8 nm over CA
  • Quality: 60/40 per MIL-PRF-13830B over CA
  • Coating: Protected, R_ave >90% from 400-700 nm at normal AOI over a central 385 mm diameter.
• Surface 2 (Rear): Fine ground with loose grit abrasive.
• Edge Chamfers: 1-2 mm TYP @ 45°.
• Edge Finish: 220 grit or finer.
• Marking: Laser etched on barrel (XX-YYY format).
• Packaging: Pet-G package within a Pelican Case (or comparable).
• Deliverables: Vendor is responsible for material sourcing, fabrication, inspection (figure, microroughness, coating), and delivery. Inspection reports certifying performance are required.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
• Contract Type: Implied Firm Fixed Price (TBD)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Published Date: February 5, 2026
• Questions Due: February 11, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. CT (via email)
• Quote Due Date: February 12, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. CT

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to Cody Guidry at cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov.
• Quote Validity: 30 days, unless otherwise stated.
• Points of Contact: Offerors must submit two points of contact (name, phone, email) with their quote.
• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.
• Eligibility: Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov and complete/return Provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26.

Additional Notes

This is a "Brand Name or Equal To" requirement. Delivery is FOB Destination: Huntsville, AL 35812.