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Spectral Filter for High Spectral Resolution Lidar at 467 nm
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NASA Shared Services Center is seeking a sole source contract with LightMachinery Inc. for the fabrication, assembly, and testing of an off-axis, pressure-tuned, field-widened Michelson interferometric spectral filter for High Spectral Resolution Lidar at 467 nm. This commercial acquisition, conducted under FAR 12.102(a) and NAICS code 334516, will be performed at the NASA Langley Research Center. The period of performance is scheduled from June 2026 through September 30, 2027. The project requires the delivery of a fully assembled interferometer and associated components, including Invar-36 bonding plates and a coated beamsplitter cube, all meeting strict space-grade environmental standards. Technical requirements include a free spectral range of 1.576 GHz, contrast exceeding 100:1, and a wavefront error of 10 nm RMS or less. The system must be compatible with high vacuum environments, survive vibration testing of 6.8 g-RMS, and undergo rigorous thermal cycling between -30C and +60C. Key deliverables include a final metrology report and documentation of thermal cycling. The contractor is responsible for multiple shipping iterations to NASA Langley for polishing and wavefront correction, utilizing custom shock-absorbing packaging with indicators. Interested organizations were invited to submit capabilities and qualifications by August 6, 2026, to determine if the procurement would remain sole source or become competitive.
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Contract Value
$117,350Place of Performance
MS, USASet-Aside
Awardee
LIGHTMACHINERY INCAward Issued Date
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Submission Closed
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*PLEASE NOTE* NAICS CODE HAS BEEN UPDATED
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.
A price quote alone generally does not provide sufficient information to evaluate a vendor's technical capability.
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Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Off-axis Pressure-tuned Interferometric Spectral Filter for High Spectral Resolution Lidar at 467 nm.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to LIGHTMACHINERY INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that LIGHTMACHINERY INC is the sole provider of Off-axis Pressure-tuned Interferometric Spectral Filter for High Spectral Resolution Lidar at 467 nm.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Langley Research Center (LARC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 8/6/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
Monica Wilson
Procurement Assistant
Secondary Point of Contact:
Bobbie Young
Contract Specialist
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