Alpha Laser ALW Vario 300 Laser Welder & Installation
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center (NSSC) is seeking capabilities for the Alpha Laser ALW Vario 300 Laser Welder & Installation for NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). This is a notice for a potential 8(a) Sole Source acquisition, but interested parties are invited to submit capabilities to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses are due by June 5, 2026.
Purpose
NASA/NSSC requires an Alpha Laser ALW Vario 300 Laser Welder and its installation. It has been determined that ALPHA LASER-US INC is the sole provider. This notice serves as a request for information to assess if other qualified sources exist, which could lead to a competitive procurement. The equipment will support high-reliability fabrication and repair operations, aerospace materials, micro-welding applications, and repeatable production quality welds at NASA GRC.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is the Alpha Laser ALW Vario 300 Laser Welder, including a comprehensive set of components and accessories. Key items include:
- Leica Ergo Tube with 10x eyepieces
- Focusing optics LED f150
- 12.1" touch screen with WINLASER for laser and motion control
- Joystick for 4-axis movement
- CPC System and I/O Interface
- Integrated exhaust system with Advanced Teach in function
- Enhanced cooling system (4 radiators and 4 fans)
- Preparation for external water cooling system
- Turn and Tilt Objective with focusing optics f=150 mm
- Micro welding device for fine weldings
- ALVT-CAM Adecoupling module with integrated HD camera and external remote control
- Alpha Laser Hardware Installation
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice for potential 8(a) Sole Source acquisition (Commercial items/services under FAR Part 12)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 333992
- Product Service Code: DE10
- Place of Performance: NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC), 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
- Period of Performance: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: June 3, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact. Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.