Tab 10 RFQ 80NSSC26933664Q Q_A.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) response for NASA procurement 80NSSC26933664Q regarding a laser system acquisition under a Small Business set-aside.
NASA has clarified key technical and operational specifications for the required laser system. The laser head dimensions listed in the specification are notional targets; smaller dimensions are acceptable, and up to approximately 20% larger is also acceptable, with a maximum variance of approximately 25% from provided numbers. The 5-meter umbilical length requirement is notional, and longer lengths are acceptable. The laser system must produce very short pulses of 300 femtoseconds or less with the ability to tune pulse length into the picosecond range for a variety of NASA projects. The system must deliver up to 4 microjoules at 515 nanometers as maximum burst energy, with software-controlled internal attenuation capability between 0 and 100% of this energy level and the ability to produce single shots. Operating frequency at approximately 1.2 watts average output is 1 megahertz, with software-adjustable frequency capability between high (megahertz range) and low (tens of hertz) pulse rates. Regarding delivery, NASA will accept a similarly functioning demo unit that is unpacked upon delivery and repacked when no longer needed by the vendor while awaiting delivery of the final purchased system, addressing concerns about delivery criticality raised by potential vendors.
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80NSSC26933664Q Q&A
Question
1. Laser Head Dimensions: The specification lists an exact millimeter footprint. To ensure open competition under this Small Business set-aside, will NASA accept an alternative system that utilizes an advanced, more compact modular design (separate laser head and harmonic module), provided the total system fits entirely inside the maximum spatial envelope requested?
2. Umbilical Length: The specification states a strict 5-meter umbilical. Can you confirm that an umbilical length of 5 meters or longer is acceptable?
Answer
1. The size listed is notion, smaller is fine and up to ~20% larger is also fine.
2. 5m is notional, longer is fine.
Question
1: Can you elaborate on the application for the laser; this will help identify the ideal laser solution.
2: The laser head dimensions are these maximum dimensions accepted by NASA.
Please relay up to what dimensions are suitable.
3: Will a solution oƯering up to 4uJ at 515nm be acceptable?
4: What is the operating frequency when you specify Pout of 1.2W @ 515nm?
5: Is the delivery of a laser solution critical for NASA. Amplitude Lasers Inc. can oƯer a demo laser at no cost until the purchased system is delivered?
Answer
1. It is for a variety of projects where very short pulses (as short as possible desired, 300 fs or less) are needed and the ability to tune the pulse length into the ps range is important.
2. The provided number is a notional target, within ~25% of the provided numbers is acceptable
3. For maximum burst energy yes. The ability to internally attenuate (with software) be-tween 0 and 100% of this number is important. It is also important to be able to pro-duce a single shot.
4. 1 MHz would be for the ~1.2W average. The ability to adjust (within software) be-tween high (MHz) and low (tens of Hz) pulses per second is important.
5. A similarly functioning demo unit that was unpacked (upon delivery) and repacked (when no longer needed) by the vendor while waiting for the final unit to be delivered would be acceptable.
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