automated femtosecond laser Optical Parametric Amplifier system

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center has issued a Special Notice for a sole source procurement of an automated femtosecond laser Optical Parametric Amplifier (OPA) system. This procurement is specifically intended for NEWPORT CORP (also referenced as Spectra-Physics), which NASA has determined to be the sole provider capable of meeting the specialized technical requirements. The system will be delivered to NASA Langley Research Center and is classified under NAICS code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The procurement will follow Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 12 and 13 procedures for commercial items. The posting date is July 1, 2025, with a response deadline of July 3, 2025.

The purpose of this procurement is to upgrade NASA Langley's existing femtosecond laser capabilities by acquiring an OPA system that can provide tunable ultraviolet-visible wavelengths from 200 to 800 nm for advanced research applications. The system must be compatible with existing Spectra-Physics Solstice and Solstice Ace laser systems and meet stringent performance specifications including pulse energy up to 4 mJ/pulse, pulse duration not exceeding 150 fs, and energy stability of 1% rms. Interested organizations may submit capability statements and qualifications in writing to the contracting point of contact, Shanna Patterson, by 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on July 3, 2025. However, the government retains sole discretion regarding whether to pursue full and open competition, and the justification documents indicate that no alternative vendors can provide the required level of integration and performance specifications. The delivery deadline is December 2025, with the vendor responsible for assembly at their facility before shipment to NASA Langley Research Center.