Custom OptoMech (C-OM) with Dual-Comb Spectroscopy (DCS) laser system for the COSmIC Lab
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC26938086Q
- Agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center seeks procurement of a custom OptoMech dual-comb spectroscopy laser system for the COSmIC Lab, with capabilities and qualifications due July 15, 2026. This is a sole source procurement intent under FAR 12.102(a) directed to MENLO SYSTEMS INC, 6205 Lookout Road, Suite D, Boulder, Colorado 80301-3334; interested organizations may submit written qualifications to challenge the sole source determination by the deadline.
Performance will occur at NASA Ames Research Center. The system specification requires a SmartComb frequency comb laser with 250 MHz comb mode spacing, 1560 nm center wavelength, and greater than 10 mW average power. Stability must be less than 5×10⁻¹⁵ (RF Reference Lock) or less than 5×10⁻¹⁸ (Optical Reference Lock) in 1000 seconds; accuracy must be less than 1×10⁻¹⁴ or 1×10⁻¹⁷ respectively for timescales exceeding 100 seconds. The system includes an M-NIR extension covering 1050–2100 nm with free-space output port power exceeding 200 mW. The procurement will acquire commercial items under FAR Part 12 procedures. Delivery is required as soon as possible. The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6695, Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments. This is not a request for quotes; price offers will not be reviewed or accepted at this time. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, applies; the Center Ombudsman is listed at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf.
Notice text
*PLEASE NOTE* THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. ANY PRICE OFFERS RECIEVED WILL NOT BE REVIEWED / ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. A price quote alone generally does not provide sufficient information to evaluate a vendor's technical capability.
See the attached SOW.
All correspondence should reference ID# to ensure visibility.
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Purchase of Custom OptoMech (C-OM) with Dual-Comb Spectroscopy (DCS) laser system for the COSmIC Lab.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MENLO SYSTEMS INC, 6205 Lookout RD STE D Boulder, Colorado 80301-3334, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that MENLO SYSTEMS INC is the sole provider of Purchase of Custom OptoMech (C-OM) with Dual-Comb Spectroscopy (DCS) laser system for the COSmIC Lab
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on 7/15/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
Monica Wilson
Procurement Assistant
monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0041767 Tab 07 2 SOW_Redacted.pdf |
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