SAM #80NSSC26937689Q

NASA Sole Source Procurement: SPAD512 FPGA Black-Box Access Package from Axiom Optics

NASA Langley Research Center is seeking to procure a specialized sensor control and readout solution for its LISTO Project. - Government Buyer: - NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC), under the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - OEM/Vendor: - Axiom Optics, Inc. (sole source provider and OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Sensor Control & Readout - FPGA Black-Box Access Package - Part number: AX-51CC-BB-512 - Quantity: 1 - Provides access to the binary data stream after the sensor readout stage for 1-bit imaging - Delivers all sensor control and readout logic as a black-box for the SPAD512 sensor - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The package is tailored for the SPAD512 sensor and supports advanced 1-bit imaging applications - The solution is delivered as a black-box, ensuring proprietary logic is not exposed - Procurement is intended as a sole source to Axiom Optics, Inc. - Period of performance is 2 to 4 weeks after receipt of order

Description

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Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for SPAD512 FPGA Black-Box Access Package. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Axiom Optics, Inc., 1035 Cambridge St, Unit 19 Cambridge, MA 02141, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that Axiom Optics, Inc. is the sole provider of SPAD512 FPGA Black-Box Access Package

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Langley Research Center (LARC).

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 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/14/2026. 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:

Monica Wilson

Procurement Assistant

monica.d.wilson@nasa.gov

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