Magnesium Fluoride Windows

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center seeks magnesium fluoride windows to support optical systems at the Electric Arc Shock Tube facility at NASA Ames. The solicitation requires rectangular magnesium fluoride windows meeting precision tolerances and capable of withstanding shock waves of several atmospheres and thousands of degrees for short durations. Bids will be evaluated based on experience producing magnesium fluoride components to tolerances, ability to meet delivery schedules of 18 to 30 months from order date, and competitive pricing. Proposals must be received by October 27, 2023 under solicitation number 80NSSC24852889Q.

This total small business set-aside opportunity has a place of performance in Moffett Field, California. The NAICS code covers glass and glass product manufacturing and the PSC code covers optical instruments. No incumbent or current contractor is named. Responses are sought for an unknown quantity of magnesium fluoride windows to support optical systems on future space missions, with deliveries to take place within 18 to 30 months of award.