Matchbox lasers from RPMC for SCALPSS 2.0 flight projects on CS-8 payloads

This contract is a sole source requirement for Matchbox lasers from RPMC to support SCALPSS 2.0 flight projects on CS-8 payloads, ensuring specialized components are procured directly from the sole qualified supplier. The solicitation number is 80NSSC26939709Q, issued under NAICS code 334413 for laser equipment manufacturing, and is managed by the NASA Shared Services Center under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The notice was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, indicating an urgent procurement timeline. Performance will be conducted in Hampton, Virginia, while the contracting office is located at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. Shanna Patterson is the primary point of contact for all inquiries, with communications directed to her NASA email address. The procurement is classified as a special notice and does not involve any set-aside provisions, reflecting its exclusive nature tied to mission-critical flight hardware requirements.