A study of quantum sensing and communications applications for exotic optical fibers manufactured from materials produced in space
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC26P0081
- Awardee
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Apsidal LLC UEI Q6YAKAPF9U83
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $214,070
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Quantum Sensing and Communications applications for Exotic Optical Fibers manufactured from materials produced in space study Special Notice · 80NSSC26920797Q · Posted Dec 10, 2025
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $214,069.85 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed under SAP · 1 offer Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Riverside, CA 92501, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $214,070 |
About this award
NASA Shared Services Center awarded a purchase order to Apsidal LLC for $214,069.85 on December 16, 2025, to conduct a feasibility study on quantum sensing and communications applications for exotic optical fibers manufactured from materials produced in space. Apsidal is a minority-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Riverside, California. Work is performed at the contractor's Riverside facility or at a NASA Select Center. The study deliverables include quantum glass manufacturing system definitions, quantum sensor performance modeling, terrestrial and in-space manufacturing methodologies, risk assessment, and a commercialization plan. Key milestones are a project plan due 15 days after award, a preliminary study report due 90 days after award, and a final report with modeling software and executive briefing due 180 days after award. The ultimate completion date is July 30, 2026. The procurement was conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services, with no small business set-aside applied.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC26P0081?
80NSSC26P0081 was awarded to Apsidal LLC by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on December 16, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC26P0081 worth?
The government has obligated $214,070 on 80NSSC26P0081.
Was contract 80NSSC26P0081 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC26P0081 was not competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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