Modification of 3-Dimensional Imaging Flash Lidar Camera
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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.
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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 has issued a Special Notice for a sole source requirement to ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS, LLC DBA ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS for the Modification of a 3-Dimensional Imaging Flash Lidar Camera. This action is under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), as the identified contractor is deemed the sole provider. Interested organizations must submit their capabilities by April 22, 2026, at 12 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The objective is to modify a government-owned GSFL-16K model 3-Dimensional Imaging Flash Lidar Camera to extend its operational range and improve performance. Key modifications include:
- Eliminating frame-to-frame or laser shot-to-shot range hopping.
- Incorporating a programmable 4 km range gate.
- Extending the effective operational range to 70 km.
- Achieving an absolute range error of less than 1 meter.
Tasks involve modifying firmware and hardware, followed by functional checkout tests to verify nominal operation over the extended range. The deliverable is one modified camera.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Contract (FAR 12.102(a))
- Intended Contractor: ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS, LLC DBA ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS
- NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology))
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, 12 p.m. CST
- Published: April 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: NASA/Langley Research Center (LARC)
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The Government retains discretion regarding the decision to compete this effort.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The primary point of contact is Sara Jusino-Terry at sara.a.jusino-terry@nasa.gov.