Quantity of Two (2) PIAA Vortex Mirrors
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC25891433Q
- Agency
- Shared Services Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 327215 Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass
- Points of contact
-
- Kacey Hickman kacey.l.hickman@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 the procurement of two PIAA Vortex Mirrors for the NASA Ames Research Center. The notice indicates a sole source contract will be awarded to Nu-Tek Precision Optical Corp, located in Aberdeen, Maryland, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). NASA has determined that Nu-Tek is the sole provider of these specialized mirrors, which are critical for the Ames Coronagraph Exoplanet (ACE) project. The procurement will follow commercial item acquisition procedures outlined in FAR Part 12 and Part 13, with the NAICS code 327215 for Glass Product Manufacturing. The mirrors are intended to advance exoplanet detection technology through precise optical components.
Interested organizations have until January 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the designated points of contact, Kacey Hickman and Will Garrett. The submission is solely for the government to evaluate potential competitive procurement options, with the final determination of full and open competition remaining at the government's discretion. Contractors should note that oral communications are not acceptable, and the NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman is applicable to this opportunity. The technical requirements specify detailed specifications for the mirrors, including dimensions, coating, reflectivity, and mounting parameters. Performance of the contract will be located at NASA Ames Research Center, with a 22-week lead time for completion. Potential contractors should carefully review the detailed Statement of Work to understand the precise technical requirements for these specialized optical components.
Notice text
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Quantity of Two (2) PIAA Vortex Mirrors.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Nu-Tek Precision Optical Corp 1202 Technology DR Aberdeen Maryland 21001 – 1245 United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Nu-Tek Precision Optical Corp is the sole provider of Quantity of Two (2) PIAA Vortex Mirrors
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Ames Research Center (ARC).
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 327215
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 1/03/2025. 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: Kacey Hickman Procurement Specialist Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov
Secondary Point of Contact: Will Garrett Contracting Officer Will.c.garrett@nasa.gov
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0037257 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf |
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