SAM #80NSSC26936131Q

NASA Ames Research Center procurement of custom silicon-based photonic integrated circuits for AstroPIC project

NASA Ames Research Center is procuring specialized silicon-based photonic integrated circuit (PIC) devices for laboratory testing in support of the AstroPIC project. - Government Buyer: - NASA Ames Research Center, AstroPIC Project (Dan Sirbu) - OEM and Vendor: - Applied Nanotools (sole source, Edmonton, Canada) - Products Requested: - 56 silicon-based photonic integrated circuit (PIC) devices - Fabricated using electron-beam lithography - Based on NASA-provided layout design files - Specifications include: - Silicon-on-insulator material - Partial and full etch depths - Oxide cladding - Tri-layer metallization - MEMS structures on some devices - Notable Requirements: - Devices are intended for high-contrast imaging coronagraphy laboratory testing - Custom fabrication to NASA specifications - Delivery expected approximately 16 weeks after order - NAICS code: 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing)

Description

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Purchase of silicon-based photonics integrated circuit (PICs) for laboratory testing for the AstroPIC project.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Applied Nanotools under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Applied Nanotools 11421 Saskatchewan DR NW 4th Fir Edmonton ab T6G 2M9 Canada is the sole provider of Purchase of silicon-based photonics integrated circuit (PICs) for laboratory testing for the AstroPIC project.

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 or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334413.

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 PM. Central Standard Time on 6/22/2026. 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 FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable.

The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

Primary Point of Contact: Kacey Hickman

Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov

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