Femtosecond Industrial laser

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Femtosecond Industrial laser. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is issuing this RFQ.

• The specific details of the requirement are found in the "Statement of Work/Bid Schedule – Section 1" and "Specifications" (referenced but not attached).

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but the document references "firm-fixed-price" in NFS 1852.216-78, with the total price TBD.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quote Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. CT.

• Submission Method: Email to Lindsey McLellan at lindsey.m.mclellan@nasa.gov.

• Quote Validity: Valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated.

• Required Quote Information: Must list two points of contact (name, phone number, email address) and include shipping costs.

• Technical/Contractual Questions Deadline: May 28, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. CT via email to Lindsey McLellan. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Quotes not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.

• This procurement is set aside for small business.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR and NFS clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically.

• Key FAR clauses include those related to System for Award Management, Duty-Free Entry, Place of Manufacture, Personal Identity Verification, Sustainable Products, and Government Property.

• Key NFS clauses include those related to Ombudsman, Firm Fixed Price, Export Licenses, and Release of Sensitive Information.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the technical specifications and requirements for femtosecond industrial lasers. It details the parameters and their acceptable values for the lasers to be procured.

• Delivery: Required within 4 months or less from the date of award.
• Delivery Location: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA 23681-2199.
• Laser Specifications:
  • Ambient Air: ISO 9 (room air)
  • Cooling: Air, passive
  • Wavelength: 1030 nm (central), 515 nm (second harmonic)
  • Minimal Pulse Duration (FWHM): < 300 fs (typical -230 fs) at 1030 nm
  • Pulse Duration Tuning Range: 300 fs - 2.5 ps
  • Maximal Average Output Power (at 515 nm): > 1.2 W
  • Power Long Term Stability (Std. dev.): 0.50%
  • Maximum Pulse Energy: > 1.2 uJ
  • Pulse Energy Stability (Std. dev.): < 2%
  • Burst Mode: 1 - 10 pulses
  • Power Attenuation: 0 - 100% from remote control application or via analog input
  • M^2: < 1.2
  • Beam Divergence (full angle): < 1.0 mrad
  • Beam Diameter (1/e2) at 36 cm distance from laser aperture (515): 1.0 +/- 0.2 mm
• Power Supply: 100-240 V AC, single phase 47-63 Hz
• Umbilical Length: 5 m
• Relative Humidity: 10-80% (non-condensing)
• Operating Ambient Temperature: 15-30 °C

This document is critical for bidders to understand the precise technical requirements for the lasers. Vendors must ensure their proposed laser systems meet or exceed all listed specifications to be considered compliant. The delivery timeline and location are also key logistical considerations for proposal planning.