Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26935443Q
NASA NSSC Sole Source Procurement for Tunable Laser for Phase Shifting Interferometry
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
July 13, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26935443Q
NAICS
334516, 334511, 334519
NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is seeking to procure a specialized Tunable Laser for Phase Shifting Interferometry for use at Marshall Space Flight Center. - Government Buyer: - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - Marshall Space Flight Center - OEMs and Vendors: - TEM MESSTECHNIK GMBH (sole source, only OEM mentioned) - Products/Services Requested: - Tunable Laser for Phase Shifting Interferometry - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; TEM MESSTECHNIK GMBH is identified as the only provider - Equipment is intended for advanced interferometry applications - Commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12 - Technical Details: - Tunable laser system required for precise phase shifting interferometry - No competing products or vendors identified in the notice
Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Tunable Laser for Phase Shifting Interferometry
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to TEM MESSTECHNIK GMBH under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that TEM MESSTECHNIK GMBH is the sole provider of Tunable Laser for Phase Shifting Interferometry
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).
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 334516 .
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 7/13/2026. 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:
McKenzie Hanson
Procurement Specialist