two DPSS 266nm Lasers.

NASA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center has published a Special Notice for the procurement of two DPSS 266nm lasers, with performance to be conducted at NASA Glenn Research Center. The agency intends to issue a sole source contract to LUMIBIRD INC of Bozeman, Montana, citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) authority based on their determination that LUMIBIRD is the sole provider of these specialized laser systems. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing and will utilize commercial acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13. This Special Notice was posted on September 16, 2025, with a compressed timeline for industry response.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the marketplace of NASA's intent to proceed with sole source procurement while providing an opportunity for other qualified vendors to demonstrate competitive capabilities. Interested organizations must submit written capabilities and qualifications to the designated point of contact by 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on September 18, 2025, giving potential contractors only two days to respond. The technical specifications require research-grade 266 nm Nd:YAG laser systems capable of delivering 20-25 mJ per pulse at repetition rates between 20-200 Hz, designed specifically for NASA's tropospheric composition research program. These laser systems must feature ruggedized, field-deployable architecture with active temperature stabilization and exceptional mechanical robustness for reliable performance in varying environmental conditions. The government will evaluate submitted capabilities solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis, though the final decision remains at the government's discretion.