Optical quality (2) Dyson Lens w/o Boss Uncoated & (2) Dyson Lens w/o Boss Coated

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of optical components specifically for NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The notice involves acquiring four Dyson lenses - two uncoated and two coated - with high optical quality specifications. NASA intends to issue a sole source contract to 603 OPTX, LLC, located in Keene, New Hampshire, under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The agency has determined that 603 OPTX, LLC is the sole provider capable of supplying these specialized optical components. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 541715, which relates to research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences.

Contractors interested in this opportunity have until 12 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 12, 2024, to submit written capabilities and qualifications for evaluation. The government will use these submissions to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis, with the final decision remaining solely at the government's discretion. NASA plans to acquire these commercial items using procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and Part 13. The performance of this contract will be located at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and the agency has designated an Ombudsman for this acquisition, whose contact information is available on NASA's public website. Potential contractors should note that only written submissions will be accepted, and oral communications are not permissible in response to this notice.