Purchase of MSMS-VCSEL Laser
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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), through its Shared Services Center, is soliciting quotes for the Purchase of an MSMS-VCSEL Laser with an integrated balanced photodetector. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and a "Brand Name or Equivalent" requirement. The procurement is for a high-speed tuning laser for spectral diagnostics at NASA Ames' Electric Arc Shock Tube (EAST) facility. Quotes are due by June 15, 2026, at 7 a.m. CT.
Purpose & Scope
NASA requires a high-speed tuning MEMS-VCSEL laser with a balanced photodetector to implement laser absorption spectroscopy at the NASA Ames' Electric Arc Shock Tube (EAST) facility. This system will enable rapid tuning across a wide wavelength range for high-resolution measurements, accommodating high temporal variations. The requirement is for one MEMS-VCSEL laser with an integrated balanced photodetector.
Key Requirements & Specifications
Vendors must provide a "Brand Name or Equivalent" MSMS-VCSEL Laser. Only authorized resellers will be considered. MEMS-VCSEL Laser specifications include:
- Sweep rate: >=1 MHz
- Scan range (within -10dB of peak): >30 nm
- Central wavelength: 900-1300 nm (preference for 920-1040 nm or 1100-1200 nm)
- Output power: >10 mW
- Output duty cycle: >40%
- Includes Analog Interferometer output Balanced Photodetector specifications include:
- Responsivity: >= 0.5 A/W in the laser scan range
- 3dB bandwidth: >= 1 GHz
- Minimum bandwidth: <50 kHz
- Common mode rejection: >20 dB
- Minimum noise equivalent power: < 10 pW/Hz^(1/2)
- Output noise: <10 mV rms The recommended product is Thorlabs model SLZ10002, with a central wavelength near 1040 nm.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment)
- Delivery: FOB Destination, required 8 to 12 weeks after receipt of order.
- Place of Performance: Delivery to NASA Ames, Linda, CA 94035.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 15, 2026, at 7 a.m. CT.
- Questions Due: June 12, 2026, at 7 a.m. CT (must be submitted in writing via email).
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Shanna L. Patterson at Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov.
- Quote Requirements: Include CAGE/UEI Code, FOB Destination, Leadtime for Delivery, and POC Name & Email. Quotes must list two points of contact and remain valid for 30 days.
- Email Subject: Vendors must reference the tracking number 80NSSC26933445Q in the subject line.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers not technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.
Important Notes
Payment will not be made by credit card. Refer to the attachments for complete details, including the Statement of Work, Instructions to Offerors, and Clauses.