CP32 - 532 nm MOPA laser/ QTY 1 OR EQUAL TO

NASA Shared Services Center is procuring a highly specialized CP32 - 532 nm MOPA laser for the Space Geodesy Project, with specific technical requirements including a 532 nm wavelength, pulse duration under 100 ps, and pulse energy between 100 nJ and 100 J. The procurement is structured as a full and open competition using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, which means the contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced quote that meets all technical specifications. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have two points of contact. The solicitation requires quotes to be submitted via email to Kimberlynn Lancaster by May 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT, with all contractual and technical questions to be submitted in writing by May 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CT. The laser is intended for testing far-field diffraction patterns on retroreflector arrays to be mounted on satellites for precise range determination via ground stations.

The procurement falls under NAICS category 334510 for Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing and does not have a specific small business set-aside. The contractor must deliver the laser to Goddard Space Flight Center within 10 weeks of award, accompanied by all applicable test data and manufacturer specification certifications. The laser requires a compact 40x40 cm optical bench footprint, air cooling, free-space output, and an M-squared measurement of less than 1.5. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single unit (quantity 1) with delivery FOB Destination. The technical complexity and precise specifications suggest this is a specialized scientific instrument critical to NASA's space geodesy research, targeting a narrow market of high-precision laser manufacturers capable of meeting the exacting performance requirements.