PCM Oxygen Laser Flight

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for the PCM Oxygen Laser Flight Procurement, specifically targeting the acquisition of 65 Distributed Feedback Laser Diodes. The notice indicates NASA's current intent to award a sole source contract to NANOPLUS AMERICA, INC., located in Boulder, Colorado, which has been determined to be the sole provider for this requirement. The procurement will be executed using commercial item procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, with the work to be performed at Johnson Space Center. The contract falls under the Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing NAICS code 334413 and is classified under the General Science and Technology R&D Services product service code. The performance period for this procurement is from January 20, 2025, through April 20, 2025.

Interested organizations are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the work by January 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Standard Time, with submissions to be sent directly to Cara Craft at Cara.s.craft@nasa.gov. The government will evaluate these submissions solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement competitively, though the final determination remains at their discretion. The laser diodes must meet specific technical requirements, including a 760.70nm wavelength, 8mW output power, and precise operational parameters such as temperature and current ranges. Production requirements are stringent, mandating that all lasers be sourced from the same wafer lot and utilize components from consistent lot purchases. Contractors must also provide a comprehensive data package including material specifications, manufacturing records, and test procedures for NASA's review. Successful contractors will need to comply with rigorous quality control standards, including wafer lot acceptance criteria and adhering to MIL-STD-883 Method 2017 for pre-seal internal visual inspection.