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Custom OptoMech (C-OM) with Dual-Comb Spectroscopy (DCS) laser system for the COSmIC Lab
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NASA/NSSC is proceeding with a sole-source procurement for a Custom OptoMech (C-OM) system integrated with Dual-Comb Spectroscopy (DCS) laser technology for the COSmIC Lab at Ames Research Center, identifying MENLO SYSTEMS INC as the exclusive supplier under FAR 12.102(a). This acquisition is classified as a commercial item purchase governed by FAR Part 12 procedures, with the NAICS code 334516, and performance will be conducted at NASA’s Ames Research Center. All communications must reference ID# 80NSSC26938086Q to ensure proper tracking, and no price quotations will be accepted or considered at this stage as the evaluation focuses solely on vendor capabilities and qualifications. Interested parties must submit written documentation of their technical qualifications by 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on July 15, 2026, to determine whether the procurement should be opened to competition, though the government retains full discretion over this decision. Oral submissions are not permitted, and the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 on the Ombudsman applies, with primary contact Monica Wilson at monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov serving as the designated point of contact for all correspondence.
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$326,993.4NAICS
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*PLEASE NOTE* THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. A price quote alone generally does not provide sufficient information to evaluate a vendor's technical capability.
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Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Purchase of Custom OptoMech (C-OM) with Dual-Comb Spectroscopy (DCS) laser system for the COSmIC Lab.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MENLO SYSTEMS INC, 6205 Lookout RD STE D Boulder, Colorado 80301-3334, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that MENLO SYSTEMS INC is the sole provider of Purchase of Custom OptoMech (C-OM) with Dual-Comb Spectroscopy (DCS) laser system for the COSmIC Lab
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 7/15/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
Monica Wilson
Procurement Assistant
monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov
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