OPTO MECHANICAL DESIGN
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) intends to issue a sole source contract to Odyssey Space, LLC for Opto Mechanical Design. This requirement is for the Laser Instrument for the Landolt mission, with performance at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Interested organizations may submit capabilities to challenge this sole-source determination by May 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The effort requires providing opto-mechanical design and delivery of fabricated parts for the Laser Instrument. Key tasks include:
- Conducting technical evaluations in conjunction with the customer prior to fabrication.
- Providing overall management of tasks with project coordination supported by dedicated personnel.
- Holding regular meetings with the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Assigning a dedicated person to manage efforts involving multiple vendor staff.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (intended) for Commercial items or services (FAR Part 12)
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Response Due (Capabilities): May 14, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: May 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. The government retains discretion regarding the decision to compete this effort.
Additional Notes
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at the provided NASA link. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
Primary Point of Contact: Cody Guidry, Procurement Specialist, cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Kimberlynn Lancaster, Contracting Officer, Kimberlynn.m.lancaster@nasa.gov