Advanced Toolplate Blue Laser Tool compatible with the nScrypt FabLab/ATS system.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to procure an Advanced Toolplate Blue Laser Tool compatible with the nScrypt FabLab/ATS system. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 and 13 commercial item procedures and is specifically targeted for work at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. While the government currently plans a sole source award to SCIPERIO INC, located in Orlando, FL, they are open to receiving alternative capabilities and qualifications from other organizations. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. The procurement is specifically for developing a specialized blue laser tool that will be used in NASA's On Demand Manufacturing of Electronics parabolic flight printer and FabLab Printer Module on the International Space Station.

Interested contractors must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 3, 2025, to the NASA point of contact, Laura Quave. The government will evaluate any submitted responses to determine if the procurement should be conducted competitively, though the final decision remains at their discretion. The project requires developing a 16mm Blue Laser Tool that integrates multiple diodes to achieve higher power output, with specific technical requirements including interfacing with nScrypt's advanced toolplate system and incorporating electrical connections. Contractors must be prepared to verify the tool's suitability for drying printed traces on various substrates using powers up to 10W. The work is expected to be performed from December 2024 through June 2025, with deliverables including prototype development, performance testing documentation, and final tool delivery for ATS machine installation. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice, and all correspondence must reference the Notice ID 80NSSC25891619Q.