Elatons

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of Elatons, specialized optical components for a wind lidar prototype. The notice indicates NASA's intent to issue a sole source contract to Tecoptics Corp, located in Merrick, New York, under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The procurement is specifically for two Fabry Perot etalons with precise optical characteristics, to be used in a prototype operating at 780.2 nm wavelength. The performance of this contract will be located at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), and the procurement will utilize commercial items and services guidelines outlined in FAR Parts 12 and 13. The contract falls under the NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to allow NASA to potentially acquire the required etalons through a sole source contract with Tecoptics Corp, while providing an opportunity for other organizations to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested organizations must submit their qualifications in writing by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 7, 2025, to Kacey Hickman (Procurement Specialist) or Kimberlynn Lancaster (Contracting Officer). The submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis, with the final decision entirely at the government's discretion. Oral communications are not acceptable, and the NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition. The Statement of Work specifies detailed requirements for the etalons, including specific optical performance metrics, coating specifications, and a 21-week performance period after receipt of order. Potential contractors should carefully review the technical specifications and submission guidelines before responding to the notice.