LISA Laser Reliability Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC25896904Q
- Agency
- Shared Services Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- PSC
- R699 Support- Administrative: Other
- Points of contact
-
- Tiffany Neal tiffany.neal@nasa.gov (228) 342-1775
- Cody Guidry cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for LISA Laser Reliability Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support. The notice indicates NASA's intent to issue a sole source contract to Scott Andrew Merritt of Manassas, VA, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). NASA has determined that Merritt is the sole provider of LISA Laser Reliability SME Support, with performance to be located at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The procurement will utilize commercial items and services under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, with the NAICS Code 541690 for Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. The agency is seeking potential contractors to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 4/10/2025 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to support NASA's Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) laser reliability program through a targeted SME contract. Interested organizations can submit written capabilities and qualifications, which will be evaluated to determine whether the procurement will proceed on a competitive basis. The government retains sole discretion in making this determination, and oral communications are not acceptable in response to the notice. Potential contractors should note that the contract involves developing reliability models, conducting design of experiment trials, analyzing life test data, and providing technical guidance on laser system components. The work includes domestic and international travel, conference attendance, and technical reporting requirements. Contractors must be prepared to deliver quarterly reliability model updates, travel reports, a comprehensive LISA laser reliability plan, and potentially contribute to academic publication. The NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding Ombudsman is applicable to this opportunity, with contact information provided for both a Procurement Specialist and Contracting Officer.
Notice text
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for LISA Laser Reliability Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Scott Andrew Merritt: 15051 Holly Trace Lane; Manassas, VA 20112 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Scott Andrew Merritt is the sole provider of LISA Laser Reliability Subject Matter Expert (SME) Support.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541690.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 4/10/2025. 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 Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .
Primary Point of Contact:
Cody Guidry
Procurement Specialist
Cody.d.guidry@nasa.gov
Secondary Point of Contact:
Tiffany Neal
Contracting Officer
Tiffany.neal@nasa.gov
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0038054 Tab 04 4 SOW - REVISED.pdf |
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