Spectral Filter for High Spectral Resolution Lidar at 467 nm
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NASA/NSSC is pursuing a sole source contract with LIGHTMACHINERY INC for an off-axis pressure-tuned interferometric spectral filter designed for high spectral resolution lidar operations at 467 nm, as this vendor is the sole provider of this specific technology. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and services, with performance taking place at NASA’s Langley Research Center, and the NAICS code 333314 applies to this acquisition. All submissions must be in writing, reference the solicitation number 80NSSC26938506Q, and be received by 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on August 6, 2026; oral communications are not permitted. Responses will be evaluated solely to determine whether full and open competition is warranted, with the final decision to proceed without competition resting entirely within the government’s discretion. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 on the Ombudsman applies, and inquiries should be directed to Monica Wilson or Bobbie Young at the provided NASA email addresses. Prices will not be reviewed or accepted at this stage, and the attached statement of work must be consulted for technical requirements.
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*PLEASE NOTE* NAICS CODE HAS BEEN UPDATED
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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
monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov
Secondary Point of Contact:
Bobbie Young
Contract Specialist
bobbie.j.young@nasa.gov
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