NASA's Shared Services Center awarded a $135,680 firm fixed-price purchase order to Xsoptix LLC (doing business as XS Optix) on July 25, 2025, for a study of Toptica Eagleyard Tapered Laser Amplifiers optimized for high peak powers. The work is scheduled for completion by January 9, 2026, with performance conducted at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. This procurement was awarded as a sole-source contract under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with the government determining that Xsoptix LLC was the sole capable provider of the required study services. The contract does not carry a set-aside designation.
Xsoptix LLC, a woman-owned small business headquartered in Madison, Connecticut, specializes in distributing optical and high-speed electrical components to federal research and defense agencies. The company has established substantial expertise in procuring and supplying specialized photonic equipment, including various laser components and optical systems, with a demonstrated track record of serving multiple federal agencies including the Office of Naval Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and various Department of Defense commands. This award aligns with NASA's research and development initiatives requiring advanced laser amplification technologies for high-power applications, leveraging Xsoptix's established relationships and specialized knowledge of Toptica Eagleyard laser systems.