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.
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) Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes for the purchase of an MSMS-VCSEL Laser, identified as a "Brand Name or Equivalent" requirement. This procurement is for NASA Ames' Electric Arc Shock Tube (EAST) facility to implement laser absorption spectroscopy for spectral diagnostics. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued under full and open competition. Quotes are due by June 26, 2026, at 7 a.m. CT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of one high-speed tuning MEMS-VCSEL laser with an integrated balanced photodetector. The laser will be utilized for spectral diagnostics at NASA Ames. Key specifications include:
- MEMS-VCSEL Laser: Sweep rate >=1 MHz, scan range >30 nm, central wavelength 900-1300 nm (preference for 920-1040 nm or 1100-1200 nm), output power >10 mW, output duty cycle >40%, and analog interferometer output.
- Balanced Photodetector: Responsivity >= 0.5 A/W, 3dB bandwidth >= 1 GHz, common mode rejection >20 dB, minimum noise equivalent power < 10 pW/Hz^1/2, and output noise <10 mV rms. Delivery is required 8 to 12 weeks after receipt of order to NASA Ames, CA, and must be shipped in a container with appropriate protective material. The Thorlabs model SLZ10002 is identified as a product satisfying these requirements, with a preference for a central wavelength near 1040 nm.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (implied by RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- Place of Performance: Delivery to NASA Ames, CA.
- Delivery Terms: FOB Destination.
- Payment: The government does not pay by credit card.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 26, 2026, at 7 a.m. CT.
- Questions Due: June 25, 2026, at 7 a.m. CT. All questions must be submitted in writing via email; telephone questions will not be accepted.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to Shanna L. Patterson at shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov.
- Email Subject Line: Vendors must reference the tracking number 80NSSC26933445Q-1.
- Quote Requirements: Bids must include CAGE/UEI Code, FOB Destination, Leadtime for Delivery, and two points of contact (name, phone number, email address). Quotes shall remain valid for 30 days.
- Eligibility: Authorized resellers only. Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from further consideration.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Shanna Patterson, shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov