Model PM-DV5-60-PFA-PFA-LV-SNA1224 Low Vpi 1550nm Ultra-Broadband Z-cut Lithium Niobate Phase Modulator with extended frequency operation to ~60GHz 2QTY.

NASA's Shared Services Center has issued a Special Notice for the sole source procurement of two Model PM-DV5-60-PFA-PFA-LV-SNA1224 Low Vpi 1550nm Ultra-Broadband Z-cut Lithium Niobate Phase Modulators with extended frequency operation to approximately 60GHz. The agency intends to award this contract directly to EOSPACE INC., located in Redmond, Washington, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), having determined that EOSPACE is the sole provider of this specialized equipment. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, and the work will be performed at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The government plans to acquire these items as commercial products using FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures.

The procurement supports NASA's AURORA Pathfinder project, which stems from the 2017 Earth Science Decadal Survey's recommendation to develop technologies for probing Earth's planetary boundary layer through hyperspectral microwave sensing that converts radio frequency to optical domain. Interested organizations have until 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on July 11, 2025, to submit written capabilities and qualifications demonstrating their ability to perform this work, with the government evaluating responses solely to determine whether to conduct competitive procurement. The specialized modulators must meet stringent technical requirements including 1550nm operating wavelength, insertion loss of approximately 4.5dB, modulation port Vp of less than 4V, and 50 GHz bandwidth. EOSPACE will complete fabrication at their facility within 8-10 weeks after order signing, with no government-furnished equipment provided, and oral communications are not acceptable for responses to this notice.