Procurement is for the project FALCON-Lidar and is for various integrated circuits from Microchip Technology (Microchip) for the PMT Detector System electronic builds.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ 80NSSC26933332Q) is for the procurement of various integrated circuits from Microchip Technology for the FALCON-Lidar project's PMT Detector System electronic builds. This is a Brand Name requirement.

• Integrated circuits from Microchip Technology.

• Requires Certificates of Conformance (CofC) with each part, including customer name, sales order #, Customer PO#, quantity, part number, and part description.

• Contractor must be SAE AS9100 compliant or products must be drop-shipped directly from the manufacturer.

• Only authorized resellers will be considered.

• Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement: SAE AS9100.

• Certificate of Conformance (Apr 1984) is required.

• Contract type is Firm Fixed Price (TBD).

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Quotes are due by 5/21/2026 at 12 p.m. CT.

• Submit quotes via email to Shanna L. Patterson at Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov. Reference tracking number (80NSSC26933332Q) in the subject line.

• Contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing (email) to Shanna L. Patterson by 5/20/2026 at 12 p.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• Quotes shall remain valid for 30 days.

• Submitted quotes must list two points of contact (name, phone number, email address).

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).

• This procurement is full and open competition.

• Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.

• The government does not pay by credit card.

• Includes provisions for duty-free entry for certain supplies.

• NAICS Code: 334519.

Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name

This document recommends negotiating with a single source or brand name for the acquisition of supplies or services, deeming competition impractical.

The recommendation is to negotiate with vendors who can provide specific brand name components from Microchip Technology. These components are for populating proto-flight boards for the Luce / FALCON-Lidar project, which has already invested significant funds in its development. The request specifies exact brand names and part numbers to leverage the existing proven design elements.

• Qty2 RT4G150-CGG1657B

• Qty5 5221B120M0000BB

• Qty100 JANTX1N5629A

• Qty100 JANTX1N5640A

• Qty75 JANS1N4125UR-1

• Qty100 JANTX1N6640US

• Qty50 JANSR2N3439U4

• Qty100 JANTX1N4104DUR-1

• Qty100 JANTX1N4130DUR-1

• The Luce / FALCON-Lidar project has invested millions in developing a prototype FPGA board using these specific components.

• Requesting specific brand names and part numbers ensures the flight unit hardware leverages the existing proven design.

• Substituting hardware would incur significant additional development costs and risk, potentially jeopardizing the project's success and NASA's mission.

• Changing parts at this design phase could result in millions of dollars in additional hardware design, software, and firmware development, potentially requiring a year of design work.

• The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 52 weeks.

• The total estimated cost of this effort is not specified in the provided text but is indicated as a field to be completed.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for providing Microchip Technology Integrated Circuits (ICs) for the FALCON-Lidar Instrument PMT Detector System.

• The contractor shall provide specific Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products from Microchip Technology.

• A table lists the required part numbers, quantities, and maximum lead times.

• The contractor must be a United States-based authorized distributor of Microchip Technology.

• Certificates of Conformance (CofC) are required for all parts, including customer name, sales order #, Customer PO#, quantity, part number, and part description.

• Parts must have date codes 5 years or less old. Lot and Date codes must be provided.

• Partial deliveries and payment are acceptable.

• The contractor shall be SAE AS9100 compliant, or products shall be drop-shipped directly from the manufacturer.

• Contract Award plus 52 weeks.

• Products in stock should be shipped as soon as possible.

• The contractor must identify shipping costs at the time of quotation.

• The Contractor shall confirm the shipping address within one week of being ready to ship.