MIDWAVE Spectrometer/Fiber Light Source/SAMPLER Accessory/Mid-IR Fiber/MIRFIBER
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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)/NSSC intends to award a sole source contract to NLIR APS (Hirsemarken 1; Farum 3520; Denmark) for a MIDWAVE Spectrometer, Fiber Light Source, SAMPLER Accessory, and Mid-IR Fiber. This procurement is for commercial items under FAR 12.102(a), with performance located at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications by April 22, 2026, to challenge this sole source determination.
Purpose
The objective of this requirement is to build and test a tunable laser spectrometer operating between 2 and 3.5 microns in wavelength, and to provide a traditional spectrometer and light source for calibration purposes.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide the following items:
- Mid-infrared spectrometer: Wavelength Range: 2 to 5 µm, Resolution: <15 nm, Bit Depth: 16, Fiber-coupled, Analysis software included, Fiber-coupling module for focusing light into fiber, USB connection, Size: < 35×30×20 cm.
- Infrared light source: Wavelength Range: 2 to 5 micrometers, Fiber Coupled, Output Power: >1 mW from fiber.
- Fiber Optics: 100 µm core size fiber (length 1-m) and 200 µm core size fiber (length 1-m).
Delivery will be to NASA GSFC, Code 698, Building 33, Room D426, 8800 Greenbelt Dr., Greenbelt, MD 20771. The required lead time is 12 Weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source (intended)
- Authority: FAR 12.102(a)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Product Service Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Procuring Center: NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC)
- Performance Location: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Set-Aside
No set-aside designation is applicable for this intended sole source procurement.
Response & Deadlines
- Capabilities Submission Due: April 22, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published Date: April 14, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract. Submissions from interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government retains discretion on whether to compete this effort. Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at the provided NASA link.
Primary Point of Contact: Cody Guidry, Procurement Specialist, cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Tiffany Neal, Contracting Officer, tiffany.neal@nasa.gov