Sensuron Phoenix 2500 Tunable Laser Module

NASA/NSSC is procuring four Sensuron Phoenix 2500 Tunable Laser Modules through a sole source contract awarded to HYDRADYNE, LLC, located in Harvey, Louisiana, under FAR 12.102(a), as it is the only responsible source capable of providing this commercial item. The procurement is being managed by the NASA Shared Services Center with performance occurring at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The acquisition follows FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items, and the NAICS code is 541715. The laser modules must achieve a continuous tuning rate of at least 100 nm/s across the 1540–1560 nm wavelength range and be functionally integrated with the NASA-supplied Phoenix 1000 laser prior to shipment. Testing and inspection are required to occur at the contractor’s facility in Goleta, California, before delivery to AFRC, where final acceptance will take place. No competitive bidding is planned due to the sole source determination, and no evaluation factors, trade-off analysis, or pricing details are provided. The sole source award is contingent upon the contractor's ability to meet technical requirements and deliver compliant units by the delivery date. The contract includes the NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 on the Ombudsman, with Tracy Bremer listed as the primary point of contact for submission of capabilities and qualifications, which must be received in writing by 4:00 p.m. CST on May 8, 2026. Oral communications are prohibited. No specific packaging, preservation, marking, or invoicing requirements are detailed, as commercial standards are presumed under FAR Part 12, and no military standards or detailed accounting data are provided. The contract type is listed as combined, but no formal contract type such as FFP or IDIQ is specified. No representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status details for HYDRADYNE, LLC are disclosed in the documentation.