Design, integration, documentation, and training on Class IV laser safety interlocks

NASA/NSSC is conducting a sole-source procurement under FAR 12.102(a) to acquire design, integration, documentation, and training services for Class IV laser safety interlocks for the ISAAC AFP end effector at Langley Research Center, with Electroimpact, Inc. identified as the exclusive provider. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 80NSSC26937477Q, will be executed under commercial item procedures and is aligned with NAICS code 541715. The scope requires the contractor to develop and implement physical, electronic, and software-based safety interlocks capable of automatically deactivating the laser and robot system upon trigger, ensuring the operational environment meets Class I laser safety standards. Key deliverables include detailed design drawings, operation manuals, training materials, and comprehensive operator training for NASA personnel, all to be completed within a performance period estimated from January to March 2027. The contractor will leverage existing CMOE Design Task (CTN 4340) and Construction Task (CTN 5172) design packages as foundational references and will receive government-furnished materials including thermoplastic AFP material and consumables. All work is to be performed on-site at NASA Langley, with acceptance testing conducted there following integration. The solicitation explicitly states no price offers will be accepted at this stage as this is a pre-solicitation notice for capability confirmation only, with submissions due by 8:00 a.m. CST on July 28, 2026, to be sent in writing to Monica Wilson or Bobbie Young. Oral communications are prohibited. The contract will incorporate the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman, and while no formal evaluation factors, pricing, or packaging requirements are detailed, the acquisition relies entirely on the sole-source justification and technical competency of the selected vendor. No set-aside is used, and no specific contract type, payment office, invoicing method, or COR/COTR designation is provided within the documentation.