FALCON-Lidar, Analog ICs, PMT DS

The contract pertains to the procurement of commercial off-the-shelf analog integrated circuits and photomultiplier tube detector components for the FALCON-Lidar Instrument, solicited under number 80NSSC26932743Q by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The requirement is restricted to small businesses under NAICS code 334419 and is being conducted as a full and open competition with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Proposals must demonstrate technical acceptability by supplying exact COTS part numbers from Analog Devices through authorized U.S. distributors or direct manufacturer drop-ship, ensuring all parts have date codes no older than five years and are accompanied by Certificates of Conformance containing customer, purchase order, part number, description, and quantity information. Compliance with SAE AS9100 quality standards or direct manufacturer sourcing is mandatory, and all shipments must meet strict packaging and labeling requirements including marking with "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT" and the full agency title, along with two copies of the bill of lading, gross weight, and estimated value. Delivery is FOB Destination to Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, with a firm fixed price contract and a performance period of 33 weeks from award. The contract incorporates several Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses addressing export controls, duty-free entry procedures, supply chain security, and protection of government procurement information, with deviations allowing for customized fill-ins such as agency-specific details and duty-free shipment specifications. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid Unique Entity Identifier, comply with ITAR or EAR export licensing requirements if sourcing from foreign suppliers, and adhere to restrictions on differential treatment in employment practices under the DEI non-discrimination clause. All submissions must be sent via email to Sara Jusino-Terry by the deadline of May 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time, and must include confirmation of SAM registration, two points of contact, and proof of compliance with quality and traceability standards. No pricing details are disclosed, as awards will be based solely on the lowest responsive and technically acceptable offer, and no invoicing system, payment office, or accounting identifiers are specified in the solicitation. While specific barcoding, preservation methods, or MIL-STD packaging standards are not required, traceability through lot and date codes and adherence to customs documentation for duty-free entry are critical to successful contract execution