Fiber-Coupled PZT-Tunable Swift Laser/Ho:YLF Fiber-Coupled PZT-Tunable Swift Laser, 2052. 92nm, >50mW CW single frequency

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a Sole Source Requirement for a highly specialized Fiber-Coupled PZT-Tunable Swift Laser system. The specific laser is designed with precise technical specifications, including a wavelength of 2052.92nm and a continuous wave single frequency output power exceeding 50mW. The procurement is specifically targeted at Beyond Photonics, LLC, which has been identified as the sole manufacturer capable of producing this unique laser system. The special notice is being processed under FAR Parts 12 and 13 for commercial items and services, with the performance location set at NASA Langley Research Center (LARC). The laser will serve as a critical spare unit for the Aerosol Wind Profiler (AWP) coherent Doppler wind lidar instrument used in environmental testing.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the point of contact, Shanna Patterson, by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on December 9, 2024. The government retains sole discretion on whether to compete this procurement based on responses received. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and PSC code 5999 (Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components). NASA has determined that alternative vendors would require extensive testing and analysis, potentially taking over a year, and might necessitate a complete redesign of the AWP instrument, which could take 2-3 years of effort. The procurement has a 5-month After Receipt of Order (ARO) delivery timeline, and the laser system must meet specific technical requirements including precise wavelength tuning, power stability, and frequency control mechanisms.