Purchase of MSMS-VCSEL Laser

This contract, issued by the NASA Shared Services Center under solicitation number 80NSSC26933445Q-1, seeks the procurement of one MEMS-VCSEL laser with a balanced photodetector for use in spectral diagnostics at the Electric Arc Shock Tube (EAST) facility at NASA Ames, with delivery required to Linda, California, 94035. The requirement is specified as a brand name or equivalent, with Thorlabs model SLZ10002 identified as a compliant product, and is restricted to authorized resellers only. The laser must meet stringent technical specifications including a sweep rate of at least 1 MHz, a scan range exceeding 30 nm within -10 dB of peak, output power greater than 10 mW, and an output duty cycle above 40%, with a central wavelength between 900–1300 nm, preferably near 920–1040 nm or 1100–1200 nm, and close to 1040 nm. The associated balanced photodetector must exhibit responsivity over 0.5 A/W, a 3 dB bandwidth of 1 GHz or higher, common mode rejection exceeding 20 dB, noise equivalent power under 10 pW/Hz½, and output noise below 10 mV rms. The contract is firm-fixed-price and follows a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where failure to meet any technical requirement disqualifies the quote. All bidders must be registered in SAM.gov, provide their CAGE/UEI code, specify FOB destination shipping terms, include lead time for delivery, and identify a point of contact with name and email. Submissions must be emailed to Shanna L. Patterson at Shanna.l.Patterson@nasa.gov with the solicitation number clearly stated in the subject line and received no later than June 26, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. CT. The Government does not accept payment by credit card and requires compliance with U.S. export control regulations including ITAR and EAR, with responsibilities extending to subcontractors. Duty-free entry may be claimed provided the contractor notifies the Contracting Officer at least 20 days before importation and provides country of origin, estimated duty, and foreign supply details. Failure to adhere to submission requirements, including missing bid elements or improper email labeling,