Prototype Laser Electronics Assembly
Overview
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PSC
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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) / NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) has a requirement for a Prototype Laser Electronics Assembly. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to SPACE POWER ELECTRONICS INC under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as they have been determined to be the sole provider. Performance will be at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
Scope of Work
This effort requires the development and delivery of a prototype electronics circuit assembly for a 1030-nm 2-W fiber laser transmitter, intended for lunar science and exploration under GSFC FY26 IRAD funding. The design must be based on an existing circuit with demonstrated Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL-6) for space application.
Key Specifications:
- Laser Output: 2 W average, 256 W peak at 1030 nm wavelength.
- Modulation: Return to Zero Pseudo Noise (RZPN) code with 8-ns pulse width and 1/128 duty cycle.
- Power Adjustment: Continuous adjustment from 0 to 2-W average.
- Input/Power: 28 VDC.
- Input/Signal: Laser trigger, 0 to 1 V, 8-ns pulse width.
- Digital I/O: Laser control and telemetry read-back.
- Operation Conditions: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius, <1e-5 torr pressure.
- Size: 184.15 by 101.6 mm printed circuit board.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intended Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Period of Performance: Four months after receipt of order (ARO).
- Deliverables: One (1) Electronics circuit assembly for a 1030-nm 2-W fiber laser lidar transmitter.
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published: March 3, 2026.
Set-Aside
None specified (intended sole source).
Evaluation
Interested organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications in writing. These will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The government retains discretion on whether to compete this effort.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The procuring center is NASA/NSSC, with performance at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
Primary Point of Contact: Cody Guidry, Procurement Specialist, cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov. Secondary Point of Contact: Karen Artis, Contracting Officer, Karen.L.Artis@nasa.gov.