LISA Laser
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Qualification Details
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), through its Shared Services Center (NSSC), has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a sole source contract for LISA Laser to SCOTT ANDREW MERRITT. This procurement is for commercial items and services, specifically for Subject Matter Expert (SME) support related to the LISA Laser Reliability program at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. Interested organizations capable of providing this support are invited to submit their qualifications.
Opportunity Details
NASA/NSSC intends to acquire commercial items and services for the LISA Laser, utilizing FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The government plans to issue a sole source contract to SCOTT ANDREW MERRITT under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), identifying them as the sole provider. This notice serves to determine if other qualified sources exist that can meet the requirement.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for the LISA Laser Reliability program. This involves establishing a reliability program for NASA GSFC's in-house laser development. Key tasks include:
- Developing reliability models.
- Implementing Design of Experiments (DOE) trials.
- Analyzing lifetest data.
- Screening and selecting lasers.
- Designing and analyzing accelerated life tests.
- Supporting NASA with component selection and data analytics.
- Analyzing photodiode Accelerated Life Testing (ALT).
- Documenting findings, including trip reports. Domestic and international travel to vendor sites and conferences will be required. The majority of work will be performed at the contractor's site.
Contract & Submission
- NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services)
- Product/Service Code: R408 (Program Management/Support Services)
- Submission Deadline: Not later than 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 23, 2026.
- Submission Method: Interested organizations must submit capabilities and qualifications in writing. Oral communications are not acceptable.
- Evaluation: Submissions will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The decision to pursue full and open competition remains at the government's discretion.
Point of Contact
Cara Craft (cara.s.craft@nasa.gov)